Apple’s much-anticipated augmented reality (AR) glasses have entered design development and will reach prototype level by the end of the year, a market research analyst says. field said in a note. The glasses, rumored to be Apple AR Glass, are expected to launch around 2024. The analyst has also speculated whether one or two iPhone 15 Pro models will come with a periscope lens. The presence of a periscope lens helps to provide an enhanced camera experience.
Haitong International Securities Technology Research Analyst Jeff Pu says Apple’s AR glasses prototype will be ready later this year, 9to5Mac report.
Analysts have reported that Corning and Hoya is sampling the glass, while the glass itself is said to adopt waveguide technology.
It is important to point out that Apple AR Glass in question is expected to be a completely different product than the rumored one mixed reality headset that is also speculated to coming out early next year.
Last week, Pu hinted that Apple’s AR glasses will be announced in the second half of 2024.
Pu is also said to have had reports of suspected problems periscope lens above iPhone 15 Pro in the latest notes. The analyst says that it is unclear whether all iPhone 15 Pro models will come with a periscope lens.
“We continue to see very high potential for periscope use, with Lante as the primary supplier,” the analyst said.
Maybe is iPhone 15 Pro Max will be the model that carries the periscope lens, while it will not be on the regular iPhone 15 Pro.
Previous reports suggest that iPhone 15″ the series will comes with a USB Type-C . port instead of the Lightning connector. There may also be a under-screen camera with Face ID.
