Apple introduced augmented reality “glasses”.

The long-awaited augmented reality headset called Apple Vision Pro has been introduced by Apple.

Apple also announced the latest operating system for the iPhone, as well as updates for the MacBook Air. The company’s CEO, Tim Cook, said that the new headset Seamlessly blends the real and virtual worlds. It has batteries that last about two hours, costs $3,499, and is expected to launch early next year in the US.

The cost is much higher than similar virtual reality headsets currently on the market. In fact, last week Meta announced the Quest 3, which costs $499. The CEO of Apple confirmed during his speech that this particular headset allows users to “see, hear and interact with digital content Just as if it were in their physical space.”

Apple Vision Pro looks like ‘ski goggles’

The headphone named Apple Vision Pro is completely different from the similar headphones on the market. It’s like ski goggles.

Apple used the phrase “augmented reality” to describe what the new device does. the augmented realityalso known as mixed reality, Places virtual objects in the world around uswhich allows us to combine reality with virtual reality by looking through the screen.

“It’s like your phone, but right in front of you. Big, bright and exciting, wherever you are,” said Zoe Kleinman, the BBC technology reporter who tested the headset.

“It allows you to watch videos with your family, blow out birthday candles, or immerse yourself in your photo,” he added. She added that this system is being promoted as a device “It’s a very big part of your daily life»Unlike many other markets that are primarily geared towards impressive games.

Users can access applications, watch movies and fill out documents in a virtual world. But so far, there is little sign of a huge market for this particular type of wearable technology. “But at its core, it’s still a virtual reality headset,” Zoe Kleinman noted. “Apple should have a lot of hardware to match this particular product when it comes out, which is early next year.” He also focused on its price, saying $3,499 is a lot of money.

For his part, MacRumors Editor-in-Chief Harley Charlton wasn’t sure how much this particular headset would appeal to the general public. He stated that it “will not initially appeal to mainstream consumers due to its very high price and immediate shortcomings as a first-generation device”. But, he added, “Apple has it Proven track record of “Overcoming Obstacles” around new devices and encourages consumers to spend enough to get a new gadget.”

iOS 17 – Apple’s latest version for iPhones

Apple also introduced iOS17, the latest version of the iPhone operating system.

Updates include changes to contacts, where an image of the face of the respective contact will appear, which will be displayed on the screen when making a call. Apple also introduced a system called Check-In, which will automatically notify a friend or family member when the user arrives home. The new operating system will be available this fall.

With information from the BBC