Apple has acquired the original CaliforniaV company NextVR, as it was first published. online 9to5Mac. Apple confirmed this artist's information CNBC.
Apple has not stated a valid reason for deciding to buy this virtual company (never), but it is clear that this new acquisition could be a sign that the company continues to expand its physical capabilities and increase its product line capabilities.
IPad Pro 2020 models come with LiDAR sensors on their cameras for more accurate AR (Augmented Reality) applications.
In addition, 9to5Mac estimates the adoption of Next VR for about $ 100 million. This news was confirmed to CNBC in response to Apple's general response to the findings:
"Apple buys small tech companies from time to time, and we often don't talk about our goals or plans."
NextVR recently had an agreement with the NBA to broadcast the biggest moments from the NBA Finals in 2019, explaining that Apple is looking at how to participate in live VR programs, though this is a documentary.
According to CNBC, NextVR had 95 employees count the final amount and raised $ 116 million in revenue from companies such as Time Warner and Comcast Ventures.
The NextVR website is just a landing site with a message that starts with "NextVR referring to a new address". This happens often, as in Apple's takeover of the Dark Sky app application, whose website shows its new status.
We'll have to wait and see if Apple retains the NextVR staff, and what it decides to do with its new VR technology and intellectual property.
