Apple plans to release a cheap version of its Apple Glasses, but you’ll have to wait to buy them

Apple may soon announce new mixed reality glasses (which include virtual reality and augmented reality features). with a cheaper price compared to the viewer, which may appear this year, as reported by Ming-Chi Kuo in a new blog post. The analyst assured that the company is working on more affordable versions of the so-called Apple Glass in order to increase the number of deliveries. The launch of this option, however, will not be for at least another three years: in 2025.

As a reminder, Apple is currently working on what is known as the Apple Glass, its first virtual reality glasses, which, according to rumors, may also include augmented reality features. They will arrive in the coming months and launch no later than 2023, and they will have powerful features to enhance the viewing experience. These include a performance chip similar to those the firm includes in its Macs, or 4K screens in every lens. These features, however, can affect the price. latest details They called the cost about 3,000 euros.something beyond the reach of many users.

Thus, the announcement of a cheap version would allow Apple to attract more users. In fact, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple Glass shipments could reach 10 million units in 2025 and 2026.thanks to this second generation. It’s not clear, yes, if the cheap glasses will be stripped of some of the features compared to Apple Glass, which could arrive between 2022 and 2023, or if they’ll include less powerful specs instead. Its price is also unknown.

The first generation Apple Glass will come with the M2 chip and 4K screens.

As for the first version of Apple Glass, Apple is expected to include the M2 chip as the main processor. Will arrive, yes, in the basic configuration. That is, with a CPU and GPU of 8 cores, although this would increase RAM up to 16 GB, instead of the 8 included in the most basic variant of the aforementioned SoC. The company will also add a second processor to control the glasses’ various sensors.

On the other hand, Apple Glass is expected to include two 4K resolution OLED screens to offer the user a more complete viewing experience. As for its launch, there are rumors that Apple may officially reveal them this year. However, they won’t go on sale until 2023 as part of a strategy to ensure leaks don’t ruin the wow factor.