To say that the digital circle's recent hot words, 'metaverse' is undoubtedly the hottest, and we can enter this virtual world through digital products such as VR, AR, mobile phones or computers.
In the recent CES 2022, a number of digital manufacturers have released their own VR devices, Panasonic released the new MeganeX, and Sony officially launched the second-generation VR head-mounted display Playstation VR2.
Sony said that the new device setup process is only connected to the PS5 through a cable, that is, it can enter the VR world. Compared to the previous connection process, the convenience of PS VR2 allows us to take the metaverse one step further.
However, for VR equipment, it is very difficult to achieve beautiful and lightweight, easy to carry and wear, or to achieve long battery life and long product life. And with the increase in the number of people with vision problems, the change in the number of visual speed has also become a reason why vr equipment cannot be mass-produced.
In fact, since the birth of VR, digital manufacturers, including Apple, have invested heavily in research and development, not only to make VR devices more convenient to use, but also to enable them to achieve more functions.
Among the teams of digital devices, Apple is certainly the one who will not be left behind. There have been rumors long ago that Apple is building a VR device. Combined with the current various revelations, it is very likely that it will release its first VR device this year.
Analysts have predicted that the lens of Apple's VR device will use Fresnel hybrid lens as an ultra-short throw lens, which can reduce the weight and thickness of the device and bring a new user experience.
Another revelation said that the eyecup part of Apple's VR device may use a mesh material design similar to airpods Max earcups, and the rear will be fixed with an interchangeable headband.
In accordance with Apple's consistent pursuit of high-quality screens, new devices may be equipped with 8K screens, thus achieving display quality that far exceeds that of other similar products.
In terms of chips, from the situation that Apple has successively replaced Mac chips with its own M-series chips in recent years, VR devices will most likely be equipped with self-developed chips.
In addition, there are rumors that Apple is developing eye motion rendering technology that can be used for fovement rendering, thereby reducing the need for computing and reducing the heat generation of products.
Although Apple has been silent about VR products, judging from Apple's acquisition of headsets and other wearable device companies in recent years, it has entered the road to the metaverse early.
However, there are also news that one of the risks of Apple's new products is the price. People familiar with the matter mentioned that the new VR device is priced at $3,000, which is already beyond the price of high-end Macs. But regardless of whether VR devices will usher in mass production this year, it will be an important part of Apple's ecology to the future metaverse.