Tim Cook hints at upcoming Apple Glass launch

Apple CEO Tim Cook suggested future developments related to augmented reality and possibly with eyeglasses that the company is developing. The director commented on this in an interview ChinaDaily that he couldn’t “be more excited about what’s new” in the area, and asked users to keep an eye out for what Apple has to offer.

When the aforementioned media outlet asked Cook about augmented reality, he began by highlighting the company’s current work in the field, stating, “We have 14,000 augmented reality suite apps in the App Store that provide augmented reality experiences to millions of consumers around the world. . However, Cook still believes the technology still has a long way to go. “I think despite that, we’re still in the very early stages of this technology.”emphasized.

Immediately afterwards, the Apple CEO mentioned, “I am very excited about the opportunities in this area. Stay tuned and see what we have to offer“.

Although he did not provide further details, it is highly likely that he is referring to upcoming announcement of augmented reality glasses, also known as Apple Glass. As a reminder, the Cupertino-based firm has been working on a viewer for many years that will allow the user to enjoy a more immersive experience with both virtual and augmented reality functions, and which is intended to replace the iPhone in the future. However, this device was delayed several times due to development difficulties and even legislative problems. However, Apple is expected to confirm and reveal the first details about the product later this year. On the other hand, its commercialization will not happen before 2023.

What do we know about Apple’s augmented and virtual reality glasses?

According to the latest data, Apple VR and AR glasses can come with a SoC of similar power to the M1 chip, a processor present in some Mac models. The viewer will also have another specific chip for the sensors to work. On the other hand, it will include a system with two 4K resolution OLED screens. At this point, it’s not clear if it will require an iPhone to work, or if they can be used independently instead.

Latest rumors about realityOS, a possible operating system for Apple glasses, suggests that the glasses can work without the need for an iPhone to be nearby. In fact, the operating system may have its own app store. On the other hand, users could probably navigate the interface with their voice or with the help of motion sensors. As for its price, there are rumors that it could cost around 3,000 euros.