{"id":1146,"date":"2022-01-14T22:21:57","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T22:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/01\/14\/report-development-challenges-may-delay-launch-of-apples-mixed-reality-headset\/"},"modified":"2022-01-14T22:21:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T22:21:57","slug":"report-development-challenges-may-delay-launch-of-apples-mixed-reality-headset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/01\/14\/report-development-challenges-may-delay-launch-of-apples-mixed-reality-headset\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Development challenges may delay launch of Apple\u2019s mixed-reality headset"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Apple Inc. could reportedly push back the launch of long-expected mixed-reality headset from this year to 2023 because of technical challenges that have emerged during the device\u2019s development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bloomberg <\/span>reported<\/span><\/a> the potential delay today, citing people familiar with the matter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple is reported to be developing a high-end headset that will provide both augmented reality and virtual reality features. Originally, the device was expected to debut at the company\u2019s annual Worldwide Developers Conference this June. Apple was reportedly planning to put the headset on sale sometime after the WWDC announcement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, however, Apple is said to be exploring the possibility of delaying the announcement by at least a few months, or potentially pushing it back to 2023. If the iPhone maker goes forward with the plan, the device would reportedly start shipping to customers later than planned as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to today\u2019s report, Apple\u2019s hesitance to debut the headset at WWDC in June is the result of ongoing development challenges related to the device\u2019s software and cameras. Additionally, there are reportedly overheating issues caused by the onboard processor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple\u2019s mixed-reality headset is <\/span>reported<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to feature a processor \u201con par\u201d with the M1 Pro chip in the latest MacBook Pro laptops. The M1 Pro is based on a five-nanometer process and features 33.7 billion transistors, more than twice as many as its predecessor. The chip\u2019s onboard central processing unit is described as up to 70% faster than Apple\u2019s previous-generation silicon, while the integrated graphics card offers a twofold performance improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n

At one point, Apple <\/span>reportedly<\/span><\/a> considered offloading some computing tasks from its mixed-reality headset to an external processing device as a way of mitigating overheating issues. However, the idea was eventually shelved. Some reports have <\/span>suggested<\/span><\/a> that the headset\u2019s current design includes not one but two chips: a primary processor and a second, less advanced chip for supporting the onboard sensors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple is investing significant resources in its mixed-reality initiative. The company\u2019s headset is reportedly being developed by a large team known internally as the Technology Development Group that has more than 2,000 employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple\u2019s development effort encompasses not only hardware but also software. The iPhone maker is reported to be developing a specialized operating system for the headset based on iOS and will be known as rOS.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple\u2019s operating systems are usually the main focus of WWDC. If a mixed-reality headset is announced at the event after all, the device can be <\/span>expected<\/span><\/a> to make its debut alongside new versions of iOS, macOS and watchOS. Apple may also detail the rOS operating system.<\/span><\/p>\n

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