The launch of Apple’s AR glasses has been postponed, as the tech giant shifts its focus toward a less expensive mixed-reality headset.

Despite staying the course for their mixed-reality headset launch this year, Apple has encountered significant technical challenges that have led to an indefinite delay for its augmented-reality glasses, as reported by Bloomberg. reports .

Initially, Apple envisioned launching the AR glasses roughly a year after their mixed-reality headset's debut, but those plans have now been shelved. Instead, insiders suggest Apple aims to deliver a wallet-friendly mixed-reality headset by 2024 or early 2025.

Mark Gurman, who recently discussed speculations surrounding Apple's VR/AR headset Reality Pro in a Bloomberg article, indicated that Apple is counting on AR and VR devices to become a lucrative revenue stream. Yet, the tech industry continues to grapple with the technical hurdles in creating user-friendly products. The dream Apple once had of providing lightweight AR glasses that users could comfortably wear throughout the day now seems to be far off — if it ever becomes a reality. The pricing for Apple's new headset is set at around $3,000, reflecting its cutting-edge high-resolution displays, an array of cameras, sensors, and specialized processors. Bloomberg noted that the device incorporates a Mac-level M2 processor alongside a dedicated chip for stunning visuals.

In an effort to make the device more accessible, Apple is now aiming to produce a budget-friendly version of the headset, utilizing chips that are akin to those used in iPhones, rather than the pricier Mac components. This device will face competition from others in the market, such as one priced at $1,500.

Gurman added.

A mixed-reality headset immerses users entirely in a digital world, completely shutting out their actual surroundings for an enthralling experience. Conversely, augmented-reality glasses enhance the existing environment by overlaying digital content onto the user's line of sight.

Apple's struggles in crafting a novel product category underscore the hurdles faced in launching a consumer-ready AR/VR device. The firm remains hopeful that these innovations could significantly boost revenue, but many technology companies, including Apple, have encountered major obstacles when it comes to creating products that are easy for consumers to use. Meta’s VR headset There seems to be a consensus within the industry that before AR glasses suitable for everyday use can take off, we first need to witness a wave of hybrid VR/AR devices (like Quest Pro, Vive XR Elite, Magic Leap, and even Apple's own XR headset). Achieving the right hardware is just part of the equation; we must also have a fully developed ecosystem and a refined user interface, as noted by Sven Van de Perre, founder and COO of Tropos AR.

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