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The '''Apple Vision Pro''' is a headset with [[virtual reality]] ([[VR]]) and [[augmented reality]] ([[AR]]) capabilities released by [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]. It was announced in June of 2023 and went on sale in early 2024. As of 2022, it had been rumored and seemed probable that it would be revealed in 2023 <ref name=”1”> Rice-Jones, J (2022). Apple VR headset: release date, features, and price. ''KnowTechie''. https://knowtechie.com/apple-vr-headset-release-date-features-and-price/</ref> <ref name=”2”> MacRumours Staff (2022). Apple Glasses. ''MacRumors''. https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-glasses/</ref>. The [[mixed reality]] ([[MR]]) headset is expected to be in line with current [[VR headsets]] albeit with several cameras and sensors that provide bonus functionality. According to Bloomberg, several names have been suggested for this new headset such as Reality One, Reality Pro, and Reality Processor. These trademarked names might not apply to the final product but they have, nevertheless, been giving way to speculation about different [[VR]] and [[AR]] device models <ref name=”3”> Pritchard, T (2022). Apple VR/AR headset - everything we know so far. ''Tom's Guide''. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/apple-vr-and-mixed-reality-headset-release-date-price-specs-and-leaks</ref>.
One of those other related products could be what has been called the [[Apple Glass]], see-through lenses that will provide a fully AR experience. According to the available information, they would be a lightweight pair of glasses able to project imagery and information onto the real world <ref name=”2”></ref> <ref name=”3”></ref>. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, has mentioned that AR has more potential than VR on the long-term. This product, however, is expected to become reality after Apple’s VR/AR headset since current VR technology is more mature and easier to produce <ref name=”4”> Apple Insider. Apple VR. ''Apple Insider''. https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-vr</ref>. The name Apple Glass most likely won’t be used for the final product due to its association with [[Google Glass]]. A possible release date for this device in 2025 has been rumored <ref name=”1”></ref> <ref name=”5”> Blake, A (2022). Apple mixed-reality headset: Everything we know about Apple's VR headset. ''Digital Trends''. https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/apple-mixed-reality-headset-rumors-news-price-release-date/</ref>.
