Apple mixed reality headset to be reportedly powered by M2 chipset – Times of India

Apple is said to be working on its mixed reality (MR) headset that will combine augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). A recent online leak revealed that the Cupertino-based tech giant is developing its AR glasses that are expected to be unveiled in the second half of 2024. Now a new report has surfaced online revealing that the upcoming mixed reality headset may be powered by Apple’s flagship M2 processor.

Apple is said to be working on its mixed reality (MR) headset that will combine augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). A recent online leak revealed that the Cupertino-based tech giant is developing its AR glasses that are expected to be unveiled in the second half of 2024. Now a new report has surfaced online revealing that the upcoming mixed reality headset may be powered by Apple’s flagship M2 processor.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gruman, Apple’s mixed reality headset is said to deliver Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality experiences. The report further says that the device is said to be powered by Apple’s M2 chipset and pack 16GB of RAM.
M2 is the new chipset which Apple unveiled in June this year. The chipset features redesigned central processing units and increased memory capacity. The company claims that these improvements will give a boost to the performance of Apple’s upcoming mixed reality headset.
Recently, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the upcoming mixed reality headset from Apple will turn out to be a game-changer in the market.
According to a note published on Medium, Kuo mentioned that Apple may likely launch its mixed reality headset in January in order to favour the “continued rapid growth” of the headset market. Kuo also added that the company will launch the headset at a special launch event. “The launch of Apple AR/ MR will further boost the demand for immersive gaming/ multimedia entertainment,” Kuo said in the note.
Kuo also forecasted earlier that the chip powering the headset will be as powerful as the ones that power the Macs. A recent Bloomberg report claimed that the headset is almost ready and the company is working on its operating system, called Reality OS.
In the most recent speculation, Haitong International Tech Research analyst Jeff Pu published a note which reportedly says that Apple’s rumoured AR Glasses are now in the design development stage.