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A new report shows a customized HTC Vive Focus controller and “crosswalk bowling game” Back in 2018, rumors began circulating that Apple was in development of a hybrid VR/AR headset. Weird I guess HTC are assisting Apple with AR tech? MORE
Trusted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo returns with a supposed timeline for Apple’s rumored XR technology. This followed by a dedicated AR headset in 2025 and AR contact lenses as early as 2030. Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, etc.) MORE
A newly published patent application from Apple highlights the company’s internal exploration of “micro-gestures” for AR input, which involves using the thumb against the index finger as a sort of virtual joystick or selector. Image courtesy Apple. MORE
This week Apple debuted new accessibility-focused features for iOS. Among them, the AssistiveTouch feature for Apple Watch allows for single-handed control of the watch by detecting clenching and pinching of the hand, as well as accelerometer-based control. MORE
Apple is hosting what promises to be its big iPhone 13 event today. Apple has a tight reign on internal leaks, which typically force tech pundits to look at the greater supply chain to get an idea of where the Cupertino tech giant is headed next. MORE
The Nreal Air AR smart glasses are capable of simulating a massive 201-inch with a refresh rate of 90Hz. Hot off the heels of a successful Series C funding round, Nreal—the company behind the Nreal Light AR glasses—has announced a new set of consumer AR sunglasses. MORE
Some days ago, all the community got excited because on the invitation to WWDC 2021, Apple has drawn an Animoji with some applications reflected on her glasses. Everyone started wondering if Apple could announce its AR glasses at WWDC or not. augmented reality reviews apple MORE
A report from MacRumors provides compelling evidence that Apple has quietly acquired SMI, also known as SensoMotoric Instruments, a company specializing in eye-tracking technology. The company has in recent years turned its expertise toward AR and VR, where eye-tracking data can be used for a wide range of useful things from foveated rendering to avatar eye-mapping. MacRumors reports that the company was quietly acquired by Apple sometime between May 2nd and July 26th, 2017. MORE
Apple Event has just finished, and in it, Apple has announced the new iPad mini, the iPhone 13 series, and the new Apple Watch Series 7. I have watched all the event for you, so let me report all the most important moments involving AR/MR that have happened there. MORE
Augmented reality will forever change the way we communicate says the Apple CEO. According to a recent report by Apple research expert Ming-Chi Kuo , Apple will be launching a mixed reality headset later this year, followed by a dedicated AR headset in 2025 and AR contact lenses in 2030. MORE
Potential details emerge regarding the companies long-rumored VR/AR device. In addition to visuals, the source states that this VR/AR device will feature support for swappable headbands, allowing you to customize the headset based on your immediate needs. Feature Image Credit: Apple. MORE
In its latest hiring bout, over the last month Apple has sought more than a dozen new hires specifically for AR and VR roles. Over the last month Apple has posted at least 14 new job openings directly pertaining to those with AR and VR expertise. MORE
According to a report by The Information , Apple is gearing up to enter a new phase in production on its fabled AR headset. The Information’s source further says the AR headset itself would also likely arrive around that supposed 2022 timeframe. MORE
Apple today introduced its latest lineup of smartphones, including the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, both of which are equipped with a LiDAR scanner which will bolster AR capabilities. Image courtesy Apple. Image courtesy Apple. MORE
We know that Apple has been developing an AR headset since at least 2017, but outside of what we gathered from files hidden in iOS 13.1 SEE ALSO Apple AR Headset FOV, Codename, and Stereoscopic Rendering Mode Reportedly Found in iOS 13.1. MORE
In a recent interview with YouTuber iJustine , Tim Cook called himself “AR fan #1” and said he thinks it’s one of “very few profound technologies” that have the potential to permanently embed themselves in day-to-day life. So I’m AR fan #1. MORE
A new video offers a closer look at the 2021 Cadillac Escalade’s AR-powered GPS navigation system. With the recent developments in immersive technology over the past few years, AR navigation has been somewhat of a hot-button topic within the automobile industry. MORE
Snapchat is probably used to Facebook copying its features by now, but Apple borrowing a page out of its playbook is likely a bit more surprising. Don't Miss: Shopify Rings up AR Shopping for Web via AR Quick Look Now, in browser-based AR experiences on iPhones and iPads running iOS 13.3 MORE
This past April, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that augmented reality (AR) technology is “ critically important ” for the future of the company. For one, Apple’s latest AR tools are just getting into the hands of developers. MORE
The Cupertino-based tech giant may be pumping the brakes on its long-rumored Apple AR headset , something that was reportedly slated to see a release as early as 2020. A DigiTimes Taiwan report (via MacRumors ) now suggests that Apple has disbanded the team behind it, effectively putting its consumer AR device on hold. Apple continuously advertises a number of job positions dealing with AR software and hardware. MORE
Mobile augmented reality for iOS via ARKit, but Apple is borrowing a few pages from Google's playbook and bringing AR directly to iOS 15. MORE
A new report pushes the rumored launch date of Apple’s AR device by two years; hints at a second, sleeker device. This past October, TF International Securities analyst and veteran Apple researcher Ming-Chi Kuo released research indicating that Apple would be launching its long-rumored AR headset during the second quarter of 2020 and would be partnering third-party eyeglass brands, hinting at a modular design. Image Credit: Apple. MORE
Apple threatens to withhold support for ARKit and upcoming VR technology on Unreal Engine. For those who may be out of the loop, last week Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple after the company pulled their megapopular multiplayer game Fortnite from the iOS App Store. MORE
Apple’s latest iPhone event may still be a week away, but you can play with this new AR effect right now. Apple today confirmed the official date for its upcoming September event. Image Credit: Apple Image Credit: Apple. Feature Image Credit: Apple. MORE
Apple kicked off its annual World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) earlier today with a two-hour keynote detailing several updates to its lineup of iOS products. Image Credit: Apple. This latest update also introduces AR walking directions to the navigation app. MORE
According to TF International Securities analyst and respected Apple researcher Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is set to debut a wide range of new projects this year, including the long-rumored “Apple Glass” AR headset and AirTag tracking device. MORE
Could Apple’s long-speculated AR glasses still be in development? Earlier this year, rumors generated by patents submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office suggested that a wearable augmented reality device could potentially be in development at Apple. Apple’s rumored AR-based tracking device / Image Credit: MacRumor. ” iOS 13 / Image Credit: Apple. This same file also hints at an AR headset device codenamed “Garta.” . MORE
Apple’s alternate history series receives its own augmented reality tie-in ahead of Season two. Image Credit: Apple. “I Season 2 is expected to arrive on February 19th on Apple TV+. Feature Image Credit: Apple. MORE
Apple could soon be dominating the immersive market as rumors swirl around their unannounced AR/VR headset. A recent Cnet report has the the immersive industry in a tizzy as rumors regarding Apple’s still yet-to-be-announced combination AR & VR headset have begun circulating once more. According to the report, Apple is currently in development on a new AR/VR headset (a first among major headset manufacturers) featuring dual 8k video displays for each eye. MORE
A flurry of new job listings for Apple’s secretive ‘Technology Development Group’ suggests that the company has reached a new phase of turning its years of AR/VR R&D into actual upcoming products. Two of the most intriguing among the new job listings are the roles of ‘AR/VR Demo Evangelist’ and ‘Product Manager, AR/VR’ It’s no secret that Apple has been doing lots of R&D in the AR and VR space for years now. MORE
Over the past two product cycles, Apple has been rumored to be preparing to reveal its Apple AirTags tracking devices that can help iPhone owners find their possessions with augmented reality. But Samsung has leapfrogged Apple with its own take on the product category. MORE
Apple teased its next announcement event for Sept. 14 with an impressive demonstration of AR. We know Apple is working on an advanced VR/AR headset but the company is known for cancelling projects late in development. The Apple announcement event on Sept. MORE
New leaks may reveal additional information regarding Apple’s long-rumored AR device. As for pricing, Powell claims Apple Glass will set users back a solid $499 , the same price as an Apple Watch Series 5 or 128GB Oculus Quest VR headset. MORE
Facebook signed a deal to buy several years of the entire output of a key AR microLED display supplier Apple looked at acquiring, The Information reports. Plessey is a UK-based firm manufacturing microLED displays intended for AR headsets and HUDs (heads-up-displays). MORE
Will Apple be the first to kick-start the AR headset market? According to research conducted by TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will begin mass production of its long-rumored AR headset before the end of the year and will launch the device as early as the second quarter of 2020. . Feature Image Credit: Apple AR headset mock-up. Facebook’s AR glasses announcement / Image Credit: VRScout. MORE
According to a report by Bloomberg News , Apple may be planning to release a VR headset with limited AR capabilities as soon as 2022, which is said to be a precursor to its long-rumored, fully-fledged AR device. MORE
AR[T] will include interactive walks, educational lessons, and in-store installations. Yesterday, Apple announced Today at Apple , a new AR-based program designed to expose Apple Store visitors to next-level augmented artwork developed using the companies Swift Playground platform. Launching August 10th at select Apple Store locations, Today at Apple, aka AR[T], is composed of three sessions: AR[T] Walk, AR[T] Lab, and AR[T] in the Apple Store. MORE
After some days of teasing, Chinese AR company Nreal has finally announced its latest AR glasses: Nreal Air. Nreal Air is basically an AR viewer. Imagine it like a pair of AR glasses, very light and fashionable and that work only in 3DOF. augmented reality AR MORE
VRScout
JUNE 7, 2021
Apple kicked off its annual World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) earlier today with a two-hour keynote detailing several updates to its lineup of iOS products. Image Credit: Apple. This latest update also introduces AR walking directions to the navigation app.
VRScout
JANUARY 4, 2021
According to TF International Securities analyst and respected Apple researcher Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is set to debut a wide range of new projects this year, including the long-rumored “Apple Glass” AR headset and AirTag tracking device.
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The Ghost Howls
APRIL 1, 2021
Some days ago, all the community got excited because on the invitation to WWDC 2021, Apple has drawn an Animoji with some applications reflected on her glasses. Everyone started wondering if Apple could announce its AR glasses at WWDC or not. augmented reality reviews apple
VRScout
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Apple’s latest iPhone event may still be a week away, but you can play with this new AR effect right now. Apple today confirmed the official date for its upcoming September event. Image Credit: Apple Image Credit: Apple. Feature Image Credit: Apple.
Road to VR
JULY 13, 2020
According to a report by The Information , Apple is gearing up to enter a new phase in production on its fabled AR headset. The Information’s source further says the AR headset itself would also likely arrive around that supposed 2022 timeframe.
VRScout
MARCH 8, 2021
Trusted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo returns with a supposed timeline for Apple’s rumored XR technology. This followed by a dedicated AR headset in 2025 and AR contact lenses as early as 2030. Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, etc.)
VRScout
APRIL 6, 2021
Augmented reality will forever change the way we communicate says the Apple CEO. According to a recent report by Apple research expert Ming-Chi Kuo , Apple will be launching a mixed reality headset later this year, followed by a dedicated AR headset in 2025 and AR contact lenses in 2030.
VRScout
JUNE 9, 2021
This past April, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that augmented reality (AR) technology is “ critically important ” for the future of the company. For one, Apple’s latest AR tools are just getting into the hands of developers.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Apple’s alternate history series receives its own augmented reality tie-in ahead of Season two. Image Credit: Apple. “I Season 2 is expected to arrive on February 19th on Apple TV+. Feature Image Credit: Apple.
The Ghost Howls
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Apple Event has just finished, and in it, Apple has announced the new iPad mini, the iPhone 13 series, and the new Apple Watch Series 7. I have watched all the event for you, so let me report all the most important moments involving AR/MR that have happened there.
VRScout
MAY 20, 2020
New leaks may reveal additional information regarding Apple’s long-rumored AR device. As for pricing, Powell claims Apple Glass will set users back a solid $499 , the same price as an Apple Watch Series 5 or 128GB Oculus Quest VR headset.
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Road to VR
JANUARY 21, 2021
According to a report by Bloomberg News , Apple may be planning to release a VR headset with limited AR capabilities as soon as 2022, which is said to be a precursor to its long-rumored, fully-fledged AR device.
Upload VR
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
In a recent interview with YouTuber iJustine , Tim Cook called himself “AR fan #1” and said he thinks it’s one of “very few profound technologies” that have the potential to permanently embed themselves in day-to-day life. So I’m AR fan #1.
Road to VR
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Apple is hosting what promises to be its big iPhone 13 event today. Apple has a tight reign on internal leaks, which typically force tech pundits to look at the greater supply chain to get an idea of where the Cupertino tech giant is headed next.
Upload VR
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Apple teased its next announcement event for Sept. 14 with an impressive demonstration of AR. We know Apple is working on an advanced VR/AR headset but the company is known for cancelling projects late in development. The Apple announcement event on Sept.
VRScout
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
A new report pushes the rumored launch date of Apple’s AR device by two years; hints at a second, sleeker device. This past October, TF International Securities analyst and veteran Apple researcher Ming-Chi Kuo released research indicating that Apple would be launching its long-rumored AR headset during the second quarter of 2020 and would be partnering third-party eyeglass brands, hinting at a modular design. Image Credit: Apple.
VRScout
MARCH 26, 2020
A new report shows a customized HTC Vive Focus controller and “crosswalk bowling game” Back in 2018, rumors began circulating that Apple was in development of a hybrid VR/AR headset. Weird I guess HTC are assisting Apple with AR tech?
VRScout
JULY 31, 2019
AR[T] will include interactive walks, educational lessons, and in-store installations. Yesterday, Apple announced Today at Apple , a new AR-based program designed to expose Apple Store visitors to next-level augmented artwork developed using the companies Swift Playground platform. Launching August 10th at select Apple Store locations, Today at Apple, aka AR[T], is composed of three sessions: AR[T] Walk, AR[T] Lab, and AR[T] in the Apple Store.
Road to VR
AUGUST 1, 2019
A flurry of new job listings for Apple’s secretive ‘Technology Development Group’ suggests that the company has reached a new phase of turning its years of AR/VR R&D into actual upcoming products. Two of the most intriguing among the new job listings are the roles of ‘AR/VR Demo Evangelist’ and ‘Product Manager, AR/VR’ It’s no secret that Apple has been doing lots of R&D in the AR and VR space for years now.
Road to VR
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Apple today introduced its latest lineup of smartphones, including the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, both of which are equipped with a LiDAR scanner which will bolster AR capabilities. Image courtesy Apple. Image courtesy Apple.
Road to VR
MAY 19, 2020
We know that Apple has been developing an AR headset since at least 2017, but outside of what we gathered from files hidden in iOS 13.1 SEE ALSO Apple AR Headset FOV, Codename, and Stereoscopic Rendering Mode Reportedly Found in iOS 13.1.
Road to VR
JULY 12, 2019
The Cupertino-based tech giant may be pumping the brakes on its long-rumored Apple AR headset , something that was reportedly slated to see a release as early as 2020. A DigiTimes Taiwan report (via MacRumors ) now suggests that Apple has disbanded the team behind it, effectively putting its consumer AR device on hold. Apple continuously advertises a number of job positions dealing with AR software and hardware.
VRScout
AUGUST 19, 2020
Apple threatens to withhold support for ARKit and upcoming VR technology on Unreal Engine. For those who may be out of the loop, last week Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple after the company pulled their megapopular multiplayer game Fortnite from the iOS App Store.
VRScout
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Potential details emerge regarding the companies long-rumored VR/AR device. In addition to visuals, the source states that this VR/AR device will feature support for swappable headbands, allowing you to customize the headset based on your immediate needs. Feature Image Credit: Apple.
VRScout
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Could Apple’s long-speculated AR glasses still be in development? Earlier this year, rumors generated by patents submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office suggested that a wearable augmented reality device could potentially be in development at Apple. Apple’s rumored AR-based tracking device / Image Credit: MacRumor. ” iOS 13 / Image Credit: Apple. This same file also hints at an AR headset device codenamed “Garta.” .
Road to VR
APRIL 6, 2021
A newly published patent application from Apple highlights the company’s internal exploration of “micro-gestures” for AR input, which involves using the thumb against the index finger as a sort of virtual joystick or selector. Image courtesy Apple.
VRScout
JUNE 28, 2021
A new video offers a closer look at the 2021 Cadillac Escalade’s AR-powered GPS navigation system. With the recent developments in immersive technology over the past few years, AR navigation has been somewhat of a hot-button topic within the automobile industry.
Road to VR
MAY 21, 2021
This week Apple debuted new accessibility-focused features for iOS. Among them, the AssistiveTouch feature for Apple Watch allows for single-handed control of the watch by detecting clenching and pinching of the hand, as well as accelerometer-based control.
UploadVR
MARCH 30, 2020
Facebook signed a deal to buy several years of the entire output of a key AR microLED display supplier Apple looked at acquiring, The Information reports. Plessey is a UK-based firm manufacturing microLED displays intended for AR headsets and HUDs (heads-up-displays).
Road to VR
APRIL 8, 2020
In its latest hiring bout, over the last month Apple has sought more than a dozen new hires specifically for AR and VR roles. Over the last month Apple has posted at least 14 new job openings directly pertaining to those with AR and VR expertise.
Next Reality AR
JANUARY 14, 2021
Over the past two product cycles, Apple has been rumored to be preparing to reveal its Apple AirTags tracking devices that can help iPhone owners find their possessions with augmented reality. But Samsung has leapfrogged Apple with its own take on the product category.
Next Reality AR
JUNE 7, 2021
Mobile augmented reality for iOS via ARKit, but Apple is borrowing a few pages from Google's playbook and bringing AR directly to iOS 15.
The Ghost Howls
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
After some days of teasing, Chinese AR company Nreal has finally announced its latest AR glasses: Nreal Air. Nreal Air is basically an AR viewer. Imagine it like a pair of AR glasses, very light and fashionable and that work only in 3DOF. augmented reality AR
Next Reality AR
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Snapchat is probably used to Facebook copying its features by now, but Apple borrowing a page out of its playbook is likely a bit more surprising. Don't Miss: Shopify Rings up AR Shopping for Web via AR Quick Look Now, in browser-based AR experiences on iPhones and iPads running iOS 13.3
VRScout
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
The Nreal Air AR smart glasses are capable of simulating a massive 201-inch with a refresh rate of 90Hz. Hot off the heels of a successful Series C funding round, Nreal—the company behind the Nreal Light AR glasses—has announced a new set of consumer AR sunglasses.
VRScout
APRIL 28, 2018
Apple could soon be dominating the immersive market as rumors swirl around their unannounced AR/VR headset. A recent Cnet report has the the immersive industry in a tizzy as rumors regarding Apple’s still yet-to-be-announced combination AR & VR headset have begun circulating once more. According to the report, Apple is currently in development on a new AR/VR headset (a first among major headset manufacturers) featuring dual 8k video displays for each eye.
Road to VR
JUNE 27, 2017
A report from MacRumors provides compelling evidence that Apple has quietly acquired SMI, also known as SensoMotoric Instruments, a company specializing in eye-tracking technology. The company has in recent years turned its expertise toward AR and VR, where eye-tracking data can be used for a wide range of useful things from foveated rendering to avatar eye-mapping. MacRumors reports that the company was quietly acquired by Apple sometime between May 2nd and July 26th, 2017.
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