While we fully expect Apple VR/AR headset To get its official unveiling at WWDC On June 5th, it will likely not be available for purchase right away. Or if it is, it definitely won’t charge for a while. Most rumors suggest that despite the WWDC launch event, Apple Reality Pro won’t be available until later in the fall.
And this latest rumor seems to support this plan of action. according to Mac rumorsEric Woodring, an analyst at Morgan Stanley, expects mass production to begin in October 2023, with shipments starting “likely before the December holidays.”
While we expect Apple’s AR/VR headset to be unveiled next week, our supply chain checks indicate mass production won’t begin until October 23, with general availability likely before the December holidays.
Eric Woodring (Morgan Stanley)
This tracks with the rumors we’ve seen, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Apple’s release schedule for new VR headsets is to follow that schedule. The Mixed Reality device is said to be in “supply chain delivery stageAnd it’s on track to increase mass production between July and September. So having Apple peak in mass production in October 2023 would be in line with those earlier estimates.
When will you be able to get your hands on an Apple VR/AR headset?
There are several factors as to when you can get your hands on a new Apple headset. the biggest one? money. The headset is expected to cost $3,000 — six times the price of the newly announced device Meta Quest 3. And while the Reality Pro is almost certainly the superior headset, it’s still quite pricey.
The other concern? There may not be many headphones available at first. A recent report had linked Reality Pro to Only 100,000 units have been shipped in 2023. However, we saw another report just a week before this was suggested Apple will produce 300,000 units in the first year, which is in line with Woodring’s proposed range of 300,000 to 500,000 units in 2023.
Finally, even if you have the money and a headphone available this holiday season, You may need an appointment at an Apple Store for one experience. Recent speculation suggests that Apple may take the same approach with its Apple VR/AR headset as it did with the $17,000 Apple Watch Gold Edition, which means you’ll need to book an appointment to try out the first generation of Apple VR headsets.
But we should know more about the headset when it debuts during an Apple Keynote at WWDC 2023. So stay tuned, everyone. WWDC coverage So you don’t miss anything.
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