It's very likely that the Apple mixed reality headset has a name and release date. Recent reports revealed several details about the device, including its possible unveiling window and naming scheme. While these reports suggest Apple is delaying plans for an augmented reality device, they also suggest their MR headset may not be a full system. Instead, it might be a supplementary device that takes advantage of features from the untitled mixed reality headset.
What does it mean for us, fans of VR porn movies? Possibly an entirely new world to discover. The more companies like Apple become interested in virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality technologies, the more they're gonna get developed – giving us bigger chances to use this new tech to combine it with our high-quality porn. That's why we always keep our fingers crossed for such news – and we'll definitely get one of those Apple MR goggles as soon as they're gonna be available.
AR and MR Headsets from Apple
Moreover, a leaked Bloomberg report suggested that Apple plans to release a less expensive version of its MR headset before releasing a full AR headset. This is scheduled to happen in 2024 or 2025. Apple is reportedly planning to release its MR headset this year, which will cost around $3,000. Is that much? Yes, it kinda is, but since we're talking about brand-new technologies, we're not surprised by this price – and given the possibilities of MR porn movies… yeah, it could still be worth it.
According to the report, as a 1000-person Technology Development Group focused on augmented reality and virtual reality exists within Apple, it's easy to surmise that their first two mixed-reality headsets are in production. Apart from this, however, we know that Apple still maintains teams dedicated to the development of standalone AR glasses – so both of these projects are in progress and both of them are gonna be released sooner or later, although obviously, the company's main focus at the moment is on the mixed reality device.
Possible Specs of the MR Headset
Since we're talking about something that is being released for sure, we need to discuss some details – as things like the battery life of the comfort of usage are pretty important for VR porn movies, and it ain't gonna change for MR sex scenes, either! Below (courtesy of The Information via MacRumors) you will find everything we can assume for the moment in this area:
- Resolution: Dual Micro OLED displays at 4K resolution (per eye).
- FOV: 120 degrees, similar to Valve Index.
- Chipset: Two 5nm chips. Includes a main SoC (CPU, GPU, and memory) and a dedicated image signal processor (ISP). Chips communicate via a custom streaming codec to combat latency.
- Battery: Waist-mounted battery, connected via MagSafe-like power cable to the headset’s headband. Two-hour max battery life, although hot-swappable for longer sessions.
- Passthrough: ISP chip contains custom high-bandwidth memory made by SK Hynix, providing low latency color passthrough.
- Audio: H2 chip, providing ultra-low latency connection with the second-generation AirPods Pro and future AirPods models. No 3.5mm and possibly no support for non-AirPod BT headphones.
- Controller: Apple is said to favor hand-tracking and voice recognition to control the headset, but it has tested a “wand” and a “finger thimble” as alternative control input methods.
- Instruction Lenses: Magnetically attachable custom instruction lenses for glasses-wearers.
- IPD Adjustment: Automatic, motorized adjustment to match the wearer’s interpupillary distance.
- Eye Tracking: At least one camera per eye for things like avatar presence and foveated rendering.
- Face & Body Tracking: More than a dozen cameras and sensors capture both facial expressions and body movements, including the user’s legs.
- Room Tracking: Both short- and long-range LiDAR scanners to map surfaces and distances in three dimensions.
- App Compatibility: Said to have the ability to run existing iOS apps in 2D.
- Outer Shell: Aluminum, glass, and carbon fiber to reduce its size and weight. Cameras are largely concealed for aesthetic reasons.
- Presence Displays: Outward-facing display can show user’s facial expressions and also presumably eye movements. Said to be an always-on display similar in latency and power draw to Apple Watch or iPhone 14 Pro.
- Dedicated Passthrough Switch: Digital Crown-like dial on its right side to switch between VR and passthrough.
- Headstrap: Various available, including consumer-focused head strap similar in material to Apple Watch sport bands with built-in speakers. Unspecified, but different head strap targeted at developers.
Remember, though, that all the above are just rumors and they're not 100% confirmed – so we'll have to wait a little bit more for the final version of these tech and design specs. As soon as they'll show up, we'll definitely tell you about them, though – so keep in touch with VRBangers.com to always stay up to date with new VR porn-related news!
