by Sami Fathi

Apple’s first AR/VR headset will go into mass production this fall with a launch taking place before the end of the year, according to industry sources cited in a report today. DigiTimes.

Yesterday, DigiTimes previewed a report that Apple’s headset has completed production testing, and now, in the full report released today, the publication says the headset will enter mass production in August-September. According to the report, with production taking place in the fall, Apple is still aiming to launch this year.

Apple’s first AR headset, primarily targeting professional vertical market applications, is expected to undergo EVT3 soon and enter volume production in August-September before hitting the market by the end of the year. the sources said.

Recent report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, pointing out development issues with the headset, cast doubt on a 2022 launch, suggesting a 2023 launch might be more likely. Apple plans to release a second version of its AR/VR headset in 2023 that’s lighter, has an improved battery and is more affordable, according to DigiTimes.

Apple is currently working on two different AR/VR products. The first is an over-the-eye AR/VR headset, similar to the Oculus Quest. This headset is said to be a niche product aimed at developers and high-end professionals, as evidenced by rumors that it could cost upwards of $3,000. The second product in the works is “Apple Glasses”, which will come in the form of traditional glasses and represent Apple’s ultimate near-term goal in the field of augmented reality.

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