That being said, Mark Gurman has claimed the headset will be heavy on gaming, media consumption and communication, suggesting Apple is designing something with consumers in mind. Apple's main incentive is not to make money, and reports claim the headset's price will reflect that. The headset's main goal is reportedly to prepare developers for the launch of Apple Glass, and ensure the specs have app support for launch. The headset is reported to be the first stage in the company's wearable AR ambitions. Tim Cook has spoken at length about how AR is Apple's end goal. But rumors suggest a developer focus, so pricing may center around attracting programmers. Reports on the Apple VR/AR mixed reality headset price have been mixed. Apple VR/AR mixed reality headset rumored price Still not sure what the difference between mixed reality, augmented reality and virtual reality actually is? We have an explainer that tells you exactly what mixed reality is and what Microsoft, Meta and Apple have planned for it. Users will be able to use the mixed reality headset for communication, content viewing and gaming, but it won't be a device you wear all day, or as a replacement for real life. In fact, Apple is said to have declared the metaverse 'off limits'. Mark Gurman has claimed that the Apple headset will be designed for short trips into VR. Unlike the Meta Quest Pro, however, Apple may not be jumping on the 'metaverse' bandwagon. So it's more like the Meta Quest Pro, rather than the VR-only Meta Quest 2. Plus, the Apple VR headset could incorporate a see-through experience that can deliver a form of augmented reality.

That way Apple's VR and mixed reality headset can offer body tracking, and incorporate real-world environments in a virtual space. The Apple VR/AR mixed reality headset is expected to be like a typical VR headset, but one with a number of exterior cameras and sensors that unlock bonus functionality. We're talking about glasses that are able to project information, and presumably imagery, onto the lenses. In other words, based on everything we've heard, Apple Glass is designed to look and act like an ordinary lightweight pair of glasses. The AR lenses are supposed to offer an 'optical see-through AR experience,' according to Ming-Chi Kuo. However Apple Glasses may not arrive for a long time, with Apple reportedly delaying the project due to technical challenges. According to reports, the Apple VR/AR mixed reality headset is designed to be a precursor to Apple Glass.

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