Apple’s viewer is close, very close. It must be if media such as L’Information already have access to all the details that have just been revealed about the device. The psychic has listed supposedly previously unknown details about the device, and gives us a much more concrete view of what our experience with it may be like.
The list, which has been reflected in outlets such as MacRumors, covers both the details of Material to like Software. And they are still a rumour, let’s face it, but they are points so precise that we cannot ignore them.
Two chips, interchangeable headbands and crystals for all eyes
Here are the specs the source revealed about Apple’s mixed reality headset:
- The design of the device will have aluminum, glass and carbon fiber finishes. This last material would be essential to reduce the weight of the spectator.
- The device would have an Apple Silicon chip and a second chip exclusively dedicated to image signal processing received by the cameras and correct their distortion, which would occur due to the movement of our head.
- The connection with the headphones would be optimized with the H2 chip, already compatible with the AirPods Pro 2.
- The battery would be attached to our belt, and would be connected by a cable and a MagSafe mechanism to the viewfinder. Apple wants us to be able to swap out the batteries easily, as the expected battery life is around two hours.
- Those of us who wear glasses are lucky: there would be focus correction lenses that can be magnetically attached to the viewfinder. Some internal motors would move these crystals more precisely to provide perfect vision for any user.
- The viewing angle of the device is said to be 120 degrees, just like the Valve Index.
- The fixing straps will be interchangeable, and will integrate certain speakers. The standard band material will be similar to the Apple Watch Sport Band.
- A digital crown will allow us to switch between the real world and the virtual world, but without tactile feedback.
It’s clear: this is the biggest rumor about the augmented reality viewer since we started talking about this device. And based on the details that have been revealed, that should be enough to suddenly get ahead of all the competition. The key will be, as always, in the software and in the integration.
