Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo continues his coverage of Apple's upcoming augmented reality and virtual reality product, with the first-generation glasses expected to debut sometime in 2022. Now the analyst risks giving very precise data on what Apple's new product will be like. By the way, I'm sure many of us are looking forward to it.
According to Kuo, in a note that he has released to the media, he risks giving already very precise data about one of the characteristics of the glasses: the weight. According to Kuo, the first-generation headphones will weigh around 300-400 grams, lor that compares quite favorably with models already on the market. However, the analyst says that Apple is already working on a second-generation design. It will be significantly lighter, in addition to having an updated industrial design, a new battery system, and a faster processor.
Kuo emphasizes that Apple's debut in this space will be a mixed reality device, which will allow augmented reality and virtual reality experiences in a single device. It has always been said that the first generation will be high-end. With high resolution displays for every eye and performance at the M1 chip level. It is also expected to be expensive, with prices starting above $ 1000.
Kuo expects Apple to sell around 2.5-3.5 million units in 2023. The second-generation headphones arewill be released sometime in the second half of 2024. Apple expects that with this second generation, 10 million units will be sold in 2024.
Of course, Apple has not yet officially confirmed the existence of the project, but it is an open secret that the product is in development. It's just a matter of time.