Apple Glass: The Leaked Reality
The complexity of Apple's latest project, codenamed "Apple Glass," has been revealed through various leaks and rumors. According to John Prosser, the expected release window for Apple Glass has shifted from 2022 to early 2021, specifically between March and June. This change in timeline may indicate that Apple is eager to get its augmented reality (AR) glasses into customers' hands sooner rather than later.
One of the key features of Apple Glass will be its ability to offload processing power from the device itself. This means that the iPhone will handle most of the heavy lifting, leaving the glasses to focus on user interface and interaction. To achieve this, Apple will rely on proximity-based authentication, allowing users to unlock their phone instantly when they look at it with the glasses. However, initial authentication will still be required, such as scanning a QR code or entering a password.
A key component of Apple Glass is its ability to track the user's gaze and eye movement. This technology will enable more sophisticated augmented reality experiences, allowing users to interact with virtual objects in real-life situations. According to Prosser, Apple has filed numerous patents related to eye tracking and gaze-based interaction, which suggests that this feature will be a central part of the glasses' functionality.
Another aspect of Apple Glass is its camera system. Unlike some AR glasses, which have built-in cameras, Apple's design appears to rely on lidar sensors for 3D mapping and object recognition. These sensors can create detailed models of the user's environment, allowing for more accurate and immersive AR experiences. However, this means that there will be no front-facing camera on the iPhone, as Apple wants to keep its device's best feature – the camera – intact.
User Interaction: Gestures and QR Codes
In addition to eye tracking, Apple Glass may also employ gestures in front of the glasses for interaction. This could involve waving your hand or moving it around to control virtual objects. Furthermore, Prosser has revealed that Apple is working on a new AR commerce app called Gobi, which will utilize special QR codes to launch designs and interact with virtual objects.
Software and Hardware: Starboard and T 288
Apple's internal project for the AR glasses has been codenamed "Starboard," according to John Prosser. This system is designed for stereo augmented reality apps and may be used in conjunction with other Apple devices, such as Macs. The project has also been referred to as "T 288" internally, although it's unclear whether this is the same project or a separate device entirely.
Design and Pricing: Sleek Design and Affordable Price
Prosser has described the Apple Glass design as "sleek," suggesting that the final product will be lightweight and stylish. The plastic prototype currently being developed may eventually give way to metal, but the exact material choice remains uncertain. As for pricing, rumors suggest that Apple Glass will retail for $4.99, with prescription lenses adding a premium. However, it's unclear whether this price point will apply at launch or later on.
Conclusion
Apple Glass is rapidly becoming a reality, and we're getting closer to understanding what this device has in store for us. With its emphasis on user interface, eye tracking, and proximity-based authentication, Apple Glass promises to revolutionize the way we interact with our devices. As development continues, it's likely that more details will emerge, shedding light on the features and capabilities of this groundbreaking AR glasses.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwelcome everyone it is Andrew here from Apple Insider Apple's latest wearable rumor to be called Apple glass has been in developing for some time and we are getting ever closer to release and thanks to some recent rumors and some older rumors we have a good picture of what they are going to look like so let's dive into all of the most recent rumors surrounding Apple glass like we said these have been development for a long time and that's typically the case with these newer products Johnny I've once said when referring to the Apple watch that products can mean development for years waiting for the technology to tech to catch up with them and it's likely what Apple is doing here with Apple glass because of that long timeline things are always shifting when things crop up like this global pandemic it makes things even more uncertain reliable analysts manche quo once speculated that 2020 we would see the release of these glasses before adjusting that back to 2022 due to the complexity of the build now Yohann processor is out saying that instead of 2022 they're looking for early 2021 specifically between March and June according to Prosser now we could see this just like the Apple watch and announced as a one more thing type of deal before being held off for months before an actual release now there are other similarities with the Apple watch just like with the Apple watch at least with the initial one the iPhone is going to be doing much of the processing Apple really wants to keep those glasses working all day and keeping them light and stylish and it can't do that if they're bulky and filled with a giant battery so to offload a lot of that processing power Apple's going to allow the iPhone to do most of that heavy lifting then just rely on the glasses for some of that and for that user interface now just like the Apple watch will unlock your Mac just by wearing your Apple watch being near your Mac name proximity-based vlog Mac red lock very nice the Apple glass could be used to automatically lock unlock your iPhone it could detect that the user is wearing those Apple glasses and then when you look at your phone it could automatically authenticate and unlock your phone instantly not relying on face ID or touch ID like we have in the past so of course the Apple glass would require some initial authentication whenever you put them on like with many of its products Apple will be focused heavily here on privacy a lot of early patents and we saw really focused on you know user facing features and user facing authentication such as eye tracking mining you see where you're looking around which can really help with that augmented reality interface but there will not necessarily be any front-facing cameras the iPhone is and always will be Apple's best shooter so instead of trying to put a camera here onto Apple glass they're going to be putting a lidar sensor according to John Prosser like we've seen with iPad lighter is able to give you a good 3d view of a room without actually capturing any details it can use that view for augmented reality functionality overlaying everything onto the display and kind of interacting with things in real life based on more rumors from John Prosser as well as preceding rumors it sounds like you'll be able to interact with Apple glass both on the glasses in themselves as well as using gestures in front of the glasses another unique way of interacting with Apple glass may be with unique Apple specific QR codes recent code inside of iOS 14 has revealed a new AR commerce app called Gobi and within there we've seen other special QR codes that are kind of like cone-shaped round shapes that are very specific to Apple and these Apple branded colorful QR codes may be used by Apple glass to pull up designs or launch things in real life as you see them with your glass as far as the software running Apple class we saw code about eight months ago in safai OS 13 called starboard which is a system for stereo augmented reality apps and a device codenamed Garda which is kind of what Apple's codename for AR glasses maybe we've also heard that your internal project has been called T 288 these could be similar code names or they could reference different devices inside of the lineup John Prosser reconfirmed that starboard code name in his most recent Apple glass leak John Prosser says that the glasses look quote unquote sleek and he has seen a most recent version of them which are currently plastic in their design phase that they may switch to metal for launch we've also seen hints at Apple maybe working on different components for Apple glass such as hidden cameras that are built-in removable earphones that are integrated into it somehow as well as controllers may be used for games other functionality finally process as the glasses will run $4.99 as their expected retail price point though that will go up if you are choosing to use a prescription which these also will work with a sunglasses of version is expected though it may not be available at launch so there you have it based on rumors from John Prosser mainsheet quo various analyst internal leaks Iowa's 13 I was 14 in a pile of patents we finally have a good idea and what Apple glass may turn out to be whether we see it later this year in release in 2021 or announced in 2021 and released later that year or 2022 we are getting very close to apples AR head we're becoming a reality for more information be sure to check out all of our various sources down below in the description hey everyone did you guys like that video be sure to click on that like button so we can create content that we know that you guys want to see and follow Apple Insider tour in all social media channels if you want the best prices on any Apple gear check out the Apple Insider price guide that is updated daily and until next time we'll see you laterwelcome everyone it is Andrew here from Apple Insider Apple's latest wearable rumor to be called Apple glass has been in developing for some time and we are getting ever closer to release and thanks to some recent rumors and some older rumors we have a good picture of what they are going to look like so let's dive into all of the most recent rumors surrounding Apple glass like we said these have been development for a long time and that's typically the case with these newer products Johnny I've once said when referring to the Apple watch that products can mean development for years waiting for the technology to tech to catch up with them and it's likely what Apple is doing here with Apple glass because of that long timeline things are always shifting when things crop up like this global pandemic it makes things even more uncertain reliable analysts manche quo once speculated that 2020 we would see the release of these glasses before adjusting that back to 2022 due to the complexity of the build now Yohann processor is out saying that instead of 2022 they're looking for early 2021 specifically between March and June according to Prosser now we could see this just like the Apple watch and announced as a one more thing type of deal before being held off for months before an actual release now there are other similarities with the Apple watch just like with the Apple watch at least with the initial one the iPhone is going to be doing much of the processing Apple really wants to keep those glasses working all day and keeping them light and stylish and it can't do that if they're bulky and filled with a giant battery so to offload a lot of that processing power Apple's going to allow the iPhone to do most of that heavy lifting then just rely on the glasses for some of that and for that user interface now just like the Apple watch will unlock your Mac just by wearing your Apple watch being near your Mac name proximity-based vlog Mac red lock very nice the Apple glass could be used to automatically lock unlock your iPhone it could detect that the user is wearing those Apple glasses and then when you look at your phone it could automatically authenticate and unlock your phone instantly not relying on face ID or touch ID like we have in the past so of course the Apple glass would require some initial authentication whenever you put them on like with many of its products Apple will be focused heavily here on privacy a lot of early patents and we saw really focused on you know user facing features and user facing authentication such as eye tracking mining you see where you're looking around which can really help with that augmented reality interface but there will not necessarily be any front-facing cameras the iPhone is and always will be Apple's best shooter so instead of trying to put a camera here onto Apple glass they're going to be putting a lidar sensor according to John Prosser like we've seen with iPad lighter is able to give you a good 3d view of a room without actually capturing any details it can use that view for augmented reality functionality overlaying everything onto the display and kind of interacting with things in real life based on more rumors from John Prosser as well as preceding rumors it sounds like you'll be able to interact with Apple glass both on the glasses in themselves as well as using gestures in front of the glasses another unique way of interacting with Apple glass may be with unique Apple specific QR codes recent code inside of iOS 14 has revealed a new AR commerce app called Gobi and within there we've seen other special QR codes that are kind of like cone-shaped round shapes that are very specific to Apple and these Apple branded colorful QR codes may be used by Apple glass to pull up designs or launch things in real life as you see them with your glass as far as the software running Apple class we saw code about eight months ago in safai OS 13 called starboard which is a system for stereo augmented reality apps and a device codenamed Garda which is kind of what Apple's codename for AR glasses maybe we've also heard that your internal project has been called T 288 these could be similar code names or they could reference different devices inside of the lineup John Prosser reconfirmed that starboard code name in his most recent Apple glass leak John Prosser says that the glasses look quote unquote sleek and he has seen a most recent version of them which are currently plastic in their design phase that they may switch to metal for launch we've also seen hints at Apple maybe working on different components for Apple glass such as hidden cameras that are built-in removable earphones that are integrated into it somehow as well as controllers may be used for games other functionality finally process as the glasses will run $4.99 as their expected retail price point though that will go up if you are choosing to use a prescription which these also will work with a sunglasses of version is expected though it may not be available at launch so there you have it based on rumors from John Prosser mainsheet quo various analyst internal leaks Iowa's 13 I was 14 in a pile of patents we finally have a good idea and what Apple glass may turn out to be whether we see it later this year in release in 2021 or announced in 2021 and released later that year or 2022 we are getting very close to apples AR head we're becoming a reality for more information be sure to check out all of our various sources down below in the description hey everyone did you guys like that video be sure to click on that like button so we can create content that we know that you guys want to see and follow Apple Insider tour in all social media channels if you want the best prices on any Apple gear check out the Apple Insider price guide that is updated daily and until next time we'll see you later\n"
