Leak reveals: Apple VR headset could cost as much as MacBook Pro.

By reusing iPhone sensors and processing power, the hope is that Apple's unreleased AR/VR headset will be relatively affordable. Headphones can cost upwards of $2,000. One reason is that the headphones are expected to be powered by the MacBook Pro's Apple M1 Pro processor, with the hope that there will be two processors inside the device, one of which will be comparable to the M1 Pro in the MacBook Pro. Combine that with multiple displays (including ultra-high-resolution 8K panels), interchangeable prescription lens options and advanced audio technology, and the costs add up. And don’t forget the seven years of internal development costs that need to be recouped. (…) I believe the chip inside Apple’s headphones will be on par with the M1 Pro, making them better than the M1. The main reason to use the M1 Pro instead of the M1 isn't CPU speed. This is the need for more advanced graphics. As you may know, the M1 has an eight-core GPU, while the M1 Pro has 14 to 16 graphics cores.

The headset will support interchangeable prescription lenses, indicating the need for custom fittings. What is all the required GPU power? The killer feature of this headset will be gaming.

Gaming should be a focus of this machine, especially considering it will have multiple processors, a fan, extremely high-resolution display, and its own app store. Expect Apple to position this device as a game developer's dream. Secondly, media consumption. I wish Apple would work with media partners to create content that can be viewed in VR on the device. Third, communication. Look for Animojis and VR FaceTime-like experiences to become the Zoom of the new age.

There are many possible names for this headset, including Apple Vision, Apple Reality, Apple Sight/iSight, Apple Lens or Apple Goggles. Gurman expects a release at WWDC this year or sometime in 2023 at the latest.

Now we've learned not to underestimate Apple's ability to break into a seemingly mature market and capture all the premium revenue.

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