The Morning After: Will we see Apple’s mixed-reality headset at WWDC 2023?

Apple has set the dates for WWDC 2023, which can run between June fifth and June ninth. It is nonetheless an online-only affair, however there will likely be a “particular expertise” at Apple Park on the fifth for builders and college students.

Whereas we anticipate to see software-centric upgrades, with iOS, macOS and the remaining, this is also when Apple lastly debuts its mixed-reality headset. Rumors counsel it might be known as Actuality Professional or Actuality One, and it’s believed to be a standalone machine with an M2 chip, twin 4K shows, superior physique monitoring and controller-free enter. It might be a dear piece of {hardware}, even by Apple’s requirements, with some experiences suggesting it’ll value $3,000.

– Mat Smith

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