The tech giant is creating a marketplace of software services with apps that utilize the future mixed-reality headset’s innovative 3D interface.
Those with knowledge of the preparations said that the offers will include tools for collaboration, new iPad features from Apple, and services for sports watching. The roughly $3,000 headset will go on sale after its June debut.
Mixed-Reality Headset
People with knowledge of the situation claim that a significant component of the new headset is modifying iPad apps that combine virtual and augmented reality. The new 3D interface will allow users to access millions of currently available apps from independent developers.
It will come with optimized versions of Apple’s services for calendars, contacts, files, home control, mail, maps, messaging, notes, photographs, and reminders, as well as its music, news, stocks, and weather apps. It will also come with optimized versions of the Safari web browser.
- The tech giant is creating a marketplace of software services with apps.
- The roughly $3,000 headset will go on sale after its June debut.
- Gaming, Siri Voice, video, and music will also be available.
For the headset, Apple is creating a version of its Freeform collaborative software. Users will be able to collaborate on virtual whiteboards while in mixed reality thanks to the service, which was introduced on the company’s other devices last year.
FaceTime, on the other hand, creates 3D representations of people in virtual meeting spaces. Although Meta has attempted to achieve a similar goal with its Quest headsets, most users haven’t yet found it to be a must-have feature.
Apple will argue that the headset offers an innovative new platform for both creating and consuming content. A platform that can someday replace the iPhone is what we aim to build.
Apple wants to present the headgear as a tool for accomplishing work. The platform will support its word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, as well as the video and music-making programs iMovie and GarageBand. The device’s appeal will also heavily rely on gaming.
The home screen of the headset will resemble the iPad’s and feature a recognizable control panel for altering Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and volume levels. It will also have a biometric unlocking system, just like the iPad. But rather than using a face or fingerprint, it will rely on an eye scan of the user. Siri voice control will also be available.
