We imagine productivity will be a key aspect - letting you access important apps and emails using the specs - but entertainment and social interaction could be key in order for the Glasses to see widespread use. Interestingly, the one thing we’ve not heard too much about is what you’ll actually be able to do with the Glasses in AR.ĭespite making a number of key AR talent hires over the years - including acquiring NextVR, a startup that produced virtual reality content for the likes of the NBA and Fox Sports - we’ve yet to hear much of the experiences Apple is developing. Hopefully, it’ll have the kinks worked out by the time it hits shelves. This is further supported by a leaked injury report out of Apple’s Cupertino headquarters, which suggests Apple is working on a “prototype unit” that has resulted in eye injuries for two users. Rather than turning the lenses into screens - like a VR headset - the Glasses will instead cast images into your eye through a catadioptric optical system. We’ve also seen numerous Apple patents that hint at how the Apple Glasses will project their virtual images. If true, then expect the Apple Glasses to be operated like a pair of wireless earphones with a similar hybrid control scheme you can use taps on the device for basic controls, but needs you to use your phone for more sophisticated operations. The same leak and subsequent patents have suggested that it will be controlled by your iPhone’s screen and some basic swipe controls of the Glasses’ frame.
By that, we mean that the Glasses will likely need to connect to a nearby iPhone or iPad in order to use most of their features. So, it makes sense that the biggest Apple Glasses leak so far suggests that - unlike the headset - the Glasses will operate more like an Apple Watch than a standalone device. Given that the evidence suggests Apple is working on both its Glasses and an MR headset it’ll have to take care to ensure they aren’t too similar in terms of design and features. This device is expected to cost somewhere around the $3,000 / £2,200 / AU$ 4,400 mark - so offering a cheaper alternative could help to set the devices apart.
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Plus at this lower price, Apple could hope they’ll appeal to those interested in its long-rumored MR headset. If they’re more like the Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses than an AR-version of the Meta Quest 2 then a lower price would make sense. Thankfully, leaks and rumors can give us an idea of what price we can expect for the digital specs.īack in 2020, it was rumored that the Apple Glasses would retail for around $499 (roughly £410 / AU$765), however, a later rumor from a JPMorgan analyst suggested this was in fact the price of materials alone.Ī price tag of $499 does seem a little low for a cutting-edge Apple product, but the price will likely depend on how sophisticated Apple’s glasses are. Apple AR Glasses PriceĪs Apple has yet to even confirm the existence of its AR glasses, we’ve had no official confirmation on how much they’ll cost. If the Apple Glasses have a name and are further along in development than we realize then Apple might be able to drop them in late 2023 rather than sometime in 2024.
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Trademarks for Reality One and Reality Pro have been discovered, with the Pro moniker expected for the headset and One believed to refer to the glasses.
That said, Apple already seems to have a name for the device and could be preparing to launch it sooner. The latest rumors indicate that we could be looking at a late 2022 or early 2023 release date for the Apple VR headset - indicating that the Glasses likely won’t arrive until 2024 based on the leaks and rumors we've heard.
(Image credit: Shutterstock / Girts Ragelis) However, development hiccups have supposedly pushed the headset release back, which in turn has likely pushed the Glasses back even further. That’s partly because, by most accounts, Apple intends to launch its AR specs after it launches its mixed-reality headset. Apple AR Glasses Release DateĪpple has yet to announce a release date for the Apple Glasses (or even announce the device itself) but reports suggest we’ll be waiting quite a while for them to launch, even if they do appear at one of the upcoming Apple events. Apple AR Glasses release date: Expect to see the Apple Glasses launch sometime in 2023 according to the latest reports.Īpple AR Glasses price: Leaks suggest they’ll cost at least $499 (around £410 / AU$765) but expect a higher price tag than this.Īpple AR Glasses features: These AR specs could send images directly into your eyes and will likely be controlled by basic taps and swipes plus your Apple iPhone.Īpple AR Glasses design: By all accounts, they look similar to a regular pair of specs, albeit with some extra sensors and features.
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