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GSEO rumored to be providing lens modules for Apple’s AR/VR headset

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Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) will be providing lens models that will be used in Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset, according to DigiTimes.

“Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) will supply lens modules for VR head-mounted devices, to be launched by Apple in 2023, with shipments to begin in February-March 2023, according to GSEO’s supply chain makers,” the article adds.

As for Apple’s “Reality Pro” AR/VR headset, there’s a bit of confusion about its future. Apple has indefinitely postponed development on its “Apple Glasses”  because of technical difficulties, reports Bloomberg‘ s Mark Gurman. However, that product is different from the “Reality Pro” product.

The “Reality Pro” (the rumored name, as nothing has been confirmed by Apple) is an augmented reality head-mounted display. “Apple Glasses” are the anticipated follow-up product that would have a lower price tag and have a design akin to regular glasses.

Now, per Bloomberg, some Apple employees don’t think that Apple will ever ship the latter. Gurman says that most of Apple’s AR/VR group is working on the the “Reality Pro”; however, the concept of AR glasses is still being explored, though not currently in active development.

Instead, Gurman says Apple is focused on creating a more affordable version of the “Reality Pro.” He says the first model will launch this year but will have an eye-popping price tag of $3,000. Apple wants to provide similar capabilities at a cheaper price point in the future.

Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.