Amaya Toman The past week was again quite rich in terms of speculation regarding Apple. In today's regular summary, we bring you a report on the future of the implementation of microLED displays in Apple products, on the camera of the iPhone 15 Pro (Max), as well as on the future of Apple glasses for augmented reality.
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microLED displays for Apple products
In the course of the past week, there were reports in the media that Apple should present the world with a new generation of its Apple Watch Ultra smartwatch with a microLED display in 2024. According to available information, Apple has been developing microLED display technology for several years, and is said to gradually implement it in some other product lines, including iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. Apple Watch Ultra should nevertheless become the first swallow in this direction in 2024. Regarding microLED displays, analyst Mark Gurman predicts that they should first find use in iPhones, followed by iPads and Macs. However, due to the complexity of the technology, implementation will take a longer time - according to Gurman, its introduction for the iPhone should take place in about six years, while for other product lines it will take an even longer time for microLED technology to be put into practice.
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Slide-out rear camera iPhone 15 Pro Max
Interesting speculations also appeared this week in connection with the future iPhone 15 Pro Max, specifically with its camera. In this context, the Korean server The Elec stated that the mentioned model could exclusively have a retractable camera system with a telephoto lens. The truth is that iPhone concepts with pop-out cameras they are nothing new, putting this technology into practice could be quite problematic in many ways. Server Elec reports that the aforementioned type of camera should make its debut in the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but in 2024 it should also make its way to the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 Pro.
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Change of priorities for AR/VR headset
Apple has reportedly shelved its plan to release lighter augmented reality glasses in favor of an as-yet-unannounced, more robust mixed reality headset. Apple's augmented reality glasses, often referred to as "Apple Glass", were said to be similar to Google Glass. Glasses should overlay digital information while not obstructing the user's view of the real world. There has been silence on the sidewalk regarding this product for some time, while there has been quite a lot of speculation regarding the VR/AR headset. Bloomberg reported this week that he had delayed the development and subsequent release of the lightweight glasses, citing technical difficulties.
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The company has reportedly scaled back work on the device, and some employees have hinted that the device may never be released. Apple Glass was originally rumored to launch in 2025, following the launch of Apple's as-yet-unnamed mixed reality headset. While Apple Glass may not see the light of day at all, Apple is reportedly set to release its mixed reality headset in late 2023.
