Recently, well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported on Apple's plans regarding virtual reality and augmented reality products. Now, further details have been released.
The analyst subsequently provided a second report containing further details on Apple's upcoming VR/AR headset. According to Kuo, Cupertino is developing a mixed reality headset with 15 camera modules. Eight of these modules will be dedicated to augmented reality video experiences. A special module will detect the environment to position objects in the scene, and six modules will enable "innovative biometrics," the analyst explains. The components will be supplied by Largan Precision, a Taiwanese company that supplies camera lens modules for smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Kuo expects the company to benefit significantly from Apple's upcoming headset. From the letter, obtained by 9to5mac present, it emerges:
Apple VR / AR: Headset could cost around $1,000
We have pointed out many times in our previous reports that despite the structural risk of a significant decline in Huawei smartphone market share due to the US ban, Largan still has long-term investment value as the lens specification upgrade cycle and new application trends remain. In terms of short- to medium-term trends, we believe that the following potential advantages of Largan deserve investors' attention, including the adoption of 15 camera modules by Apple's new headsets.
In his latest report, Ming-Chi Kuo confirmed that Apple will unveil a new "helmet-like" headset with micro-OLED displays and augmented and virtual reality capabilities in 2022. The final price could be around $1,000. (Photo by timofeev / Bigstockphoto)
