Should you wanted any extra convincing that Apple will unveil a brand new mixed-reality headset at WWDC subsequent week, Apple itself is principally teasing the announcement in a brand new Twitter advert.
In a tweet selling WWDC, Apple boldly declares “A brand new period begins” on June 5. The tweet features a gif displaying an Apple brand that morphs right into a coronary heart and again into the Apple brand. Anybody who likes the tweet will obtain a reminder tweet on the morning of June 5 to look at the keynote at 10 am PT.
Whereas WWDC at all times consists of Apple’s latest software program developments and could possibly be described as “a brand new period” yearly, it’s arduous to not learn this as a reference to the anticipated launch of the mixed-reality headset. Whereas Apple is predicted to launch quite a few merchandise on the occasion, “a brand new period” actually speaks to one thing greater than a 15-inch MacBook Air or some new iOS 17 options.
In accordance with years of rumors, the headset is a part of a years-long plan to convey AR and VR mainstream and in the end supplant the iPhone with a pair of high-tech glasses. The system debuting subsequent week will definitely be considerably bigger than that, with a rumored design that resembles a pair of ski goggles and an especially excessive price ticket, doubtless topping $3,000.
Nonetheless, Apple is enjoying a protracted recreation with the headset and isn’t anticipating gross sales out of the gate. Relatively, it desires to make use of this high-end headset to pique curiosities and anticipation for a extra inexpensive mannequin coming in 2025.
Apple’s WWDC keynote is on June 5 at 10 a.m. PT. Right here’s what you might want to learn about WWDC in addition to the best way to watch the keynote.
