Today, Ming-Chi Kuo released the latest report stating that Apple will launch its AR headset in the fourth quarter of 2022. This device will use a processor with the same level of computing power as the M1 chip in the Mac.
Ming-Chi Kuo stated that this processor has a similar performance to the M1 chip. Apple’s AR headset can operate independently, without relying on a computer or iPhone. It also supports universal applications and has its own ecosystem.
We expect Apple to launch this AR headset with dual processors in the fourth quarter of 2022. The high-end processor will have computing power comparable to the M1 chip, while the low-end processor will handle sensor computations.
Because the computing power of the high-end processor is the same level as that of the M1, the design of the power management unit (PMU) of the high-end processor is similar to the M1.”
In addition, Apple’s AR headset is expected to feature Sony’s 4K Micro OLED display, which requires significantly more computing power than the iPhone.
Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the current iPhone has over 1 billion active users. Apple’s goal is to replace the iPhone with AR headsets within 10 years, meaning it will sell at least 1 billion AR devices over the next decade.