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Apple Reportedly Cancels Mac-Connected Transparent AR Glasses

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Apple has canceled AR glasses that would have required a connection to a Mac (or originally, Apple had hoped, your iPhone), Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. So Apple then pivoted to powering it via a Mac, but this "performed poorly during reviews with executives", leading to its cancelation this week.

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Apple Is Reportedly Still Working On MicroLED Displays For AR Glasses

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Apple still has a team at a "secretive facility" developing microLED displays intended for AR glasses, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. The facility is in Santa Clara, 15 minutes away from Apple's headquarters in Cupertino. Realistically, it could be some time next decade.

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The XR Week Peek (2025.02.04): Meta had a record Q4 2024, Apple still finding its way to AR glasses, and more!

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In his latest report, Gurman says Apple canceled some tethered AR glasses that should have been connected to the iPhone to show a large screen in front of the user. This does not mean that Apple has given up on AR glasses, though. MicroLEDs are a new type of display that is very promising for the future of XR.

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Choosing the Best VR Headset for Business: Features, Pricing and Reviews

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By the end of 2028, IDC forecasts around 24.7 Can you afford to invest in premium options, like the Apple Vision Pro, or the Pico 4 Enterprise Ultra? Theyre assessing dozens of emerging tools, from the Apple Vision Pro to the Pimax Crystal Super. Ready to invest in the best VR headset for business users? Youre in good company.

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8 Augmented Reality Trends in 2021

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In the last couple of years, AR has experienced tremendous growth and popularity as big technology giants like Google, Amazon, Apple have adopted the technology. The leading OEMs such as Samsung and Apple are expected to contribute to manufacturing more AR devices. billion by the year 2028 at the CAGR of 20.6%. billion by 2026.

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Meta Leads in AR and VR Headset Shipments – IDC

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Apple, ByteDance, and XREAL also made the top five. percent until the end of 2028. With Googles re-entry into the market through Android XR, competition is about to heat up as neither Apple nor Meta has cemented themselves as a clear winner for the mass market. percent share fuelled by PC gamers and successful promotions.

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AR/VR Headset Shipments Decline by over 60%, as Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest, XREAL, HTC Fight for First Place

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However, the report noted that as sales declined, the average selling price increased by over $1000, partly due to Apple Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro Driving Sales Prices Ramon T. The report also showed how Apple has quickly advanced to the second top-selling vendor, overtaking industry veterans such as ByteDance, Xreal, and HTC.

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