Apple’s AR headset will reportedly rely on another device due to limited processing power

More rumors suggest AR and the Apple VR headset will depend on other devices. Information sources claim the headset will need to be communicated wirelessly with host devices such as iPhone, iPad or computers that can handle most computing. The chip inside that can be used will not be as strong as the Apple’s in-house chip and will lack the nerve machine used to accelerate the task of AI. This will be done in a 5-nanometer process that will look old when the headset is available, according to one contact.

This chip will be rumored to have a CPU and GPU, leaving the possibility for a weaker mode that stands alone as you can see with the Oculus Quest 2. However, the hardware should be optimized to process and transmit the image of a headset camera through a wireless link, with a focus on the time Use the battery. Apple is rumored to use “ultrahigh resolution” (maybe 8K per eye) is displayed, with the camera to match.

The headset may still be far from. Apple should have just finished “tape-out” (that is, complete physical design) for the main chip, display driver and image sensor. Experiment production will take a long time, especially mass production needed for shipping products.

Information has heard the device may not be ready until the best 2022, and may be launched later. It is believed to be intended for developers and creators at a potential price of around $ 3,000. Every hardware that is truly consumer oriented may have to wait until the possibility of a glass set is launched in 2023 or newer.

Apple refused to comment. With what was said, there were signs of the company had been approaching to release the headset. The company recently raved executives, with Senior VP and Riccio leading to leading a new project that might be centered on the headgear. In other words, the year of development and acquisition finally produced fruit.