Apple Will Not Reveal Its AR/VR Headset at WWDC 2022; Says Kuo

Apple’s annual WWDC 2022 event is just around the corner and apart from the obvious software updates, rumors suggested that the company would at least tease its much-anticipated AR/VR headset at the event. We even saw trademark filings,hinting at “RealityOS,”which could be the operating system for the headset. However, if we believe Kuo, Apple would not reveal its headset at WWDC this year. Here’s why.

No Apple AR/ VR Headset at WWDC 2022!

Ahead of the WWDC event next week, Kuo recently took to Twitter to report that it will take time for Apple to start mass-producing its highly-anticipated AR/VR headset. Hence, the analyst does not believe that the Cupertino giant “will release AR/MR headset and rumored realityOS at WWDC this year.“(1/2)It still takes some time before Apple AR/MR headset enters mass production, so I don’t think Apple will release AR/MR headset and rumored realityOS at WWDC this year. Apple’s competitors worldwide can’t wait to see the hardware spec and OS design for Apple’s AR/MR headset.— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo)May 31, 2022

(1/2)It still takes some time before Apple AR/MR headset enters mass production, so I don’t think Apple will release AR/MR headset and rumored realityOS at WWDC this year. Apple’s competitors worldwide can’t wait to see the hardware spec and OS design for Apple’s AR/MR headset.— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo)May 31, 2022

For reasoning, Kuo says thatit would be too early for Apple to reveal the AR/MR headset and RealityOSat its upcoming developer conference.

Furthermore, in a second tweet, the Apple analyst highlighted that if Apple unveils its AR/MR headset next week,it would give third-party manufacturers an opportunity to copy the headset designand release copy-cat products before Apple releases its headset. Therefore, a delay before the product is finalized and all set to launch, makes for a good decision.

He also went on to add that Apple would release the AR/MR headset sometime in 2023. This is in line with aprevious reportfromBloombergthat hinted at a delay until next year.

Now, it is worth noting that although it is unlikely that Apple would give us a sneak peek at its mixed reality headset during its upcoming event, chances are that the company might spill out relevant information about its plans regarding the headset and RealityOS during the event. It could talk about compatible apps and eveniOS 16could come with appropriate AR/VR features. So, stay tuned for Apple’s WWDC 2022, which isstarting on June 6, and keep an eye on our platform for further updates.

Dwaipayan Sengupta

A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.

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