Apple cancels its augmented reality points that will connect to Mac

Apple canceled the development of augmented reality glasses Designed to work with the connection to the MAC. A device that resembles ordinary glasses with built -in screens And you need to connect to the computer to perform processing. The solution is a failure in the Apple Strategy for the massage of the use of this technology.

In accordance with BloombergApple canceled its project of supplemented reality points intended for the masses. A device that will compete with the purpose of the goal, I wanted to benefit from vision possibilities In particular, its connection function with Mac.

The project was conceived as a possible advance after the unproven start of Apple Vision Pro. Apple intended to create more affordable AR experience, but technological restrictions and cost limitations were unsurpassed.

According to internal sources, N107 used Compact projectors capable of applying digital content In a real environment, like finish glasses. Unlike Vision Pro, ar glasses They were light and did not need straps for the headImproving tolerance. Nevertheless, the device did not contain an external screen of the Vision Pro eye, an obligation to reduce weight and costs.

One of the experimental characteristics of the glasses was A dynamic shade systemThis function was developed to indicate the accessibility of the user, configure transparency, since it was busy with computer tasks.

Apple’s augmented reality glasses never took off

He Project N107 was faced with several problemsFrom the first iterations were developed in accordance with the iPhone, but the restrictions on performance and energy consumption forced Apple to change in the direction of connection with the Mac. Little favorable resultswhich led to its cancellation.

This The second well -known attempt to develop ARP glasses It was stopped. The first, with the code name N421, was fed two years ago in favor of a mixed reality helmet (N109), a more affordable alternative to Vision Pro design. Leave Apple with fewer opportunities to expand your product portfolioAlthough the company will continue to work on this technology.

The Vision group also faces other problems. There are reports from Internal friction and lack of leadership by the executive teamThe cancellation of N107 is a drop that shed a ship and morality is detected by soils, although the team is already developing a Vision Pro successor and works in other experimental projects, such as some AirPods with a camera.

There are also rumors about a stronger vision with IA. According to Min-Chi Kuo, in some works, Cupertino workPPLE VISION PRO with Chip M5, which will include Apple intelligence functionsIf indicated, this device will debut in 2026.