Apple is already working on future versions of its AR/VR headset and is working on developing help for people with eye diseases, says Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in the latest issue of his PowerOn newsletter. Gurman says Apple’s special XDG team is exploring next-generation display technology, AI, and more for future headsets.
Accessibility has always been a cornerstone of development for the company’s products. Apple has long worked to make its devices and accessories accessible to everyone. The company’s iPhone, iPad, and Mac all have accessibility settings to provide assistance to users with visual, hearing, and motor issues.
The initial version of Apple’s AR/VR headset is expected to sport over one dozen cameras, many of which will be used to map the user’s surroundings. This would allow the headset to provide extra information to legally blind users or those that have other visual issues, possibly providing audio-based navigation to users with sight issues.
Apple’s initial AR/VR headset is expected to hit shelves this year, and we can expect that the first model will have some accommodations based on Apple’s deep interest in accessibility on its other devices.
