Important details have emerged about Apple’s VR / AR headset, which is expected to be introduced soon. Chinese sources say that the production cost of the device is around $ 1,400. It should be noted that this figure is significantly lower than previously expected.
When we look at the information obtained from Minsheng Electronics, we see that the most expensive component is the micro OLED screen, which costs between 280 and 320 dollars. Also, the report says that around 400,000 to 500,000 mixed reality titles are expected to be produced in the second half of this year.
Retail price leaked earlier
The report also includes some information about the rOS (xrOS) operating system. It is emphasized that it supports a wide range of applications, including games, video editing software and office tools. In addition, attention is drawn to a possible compatibility issue between ROS and iOS.
Although the production cost of the mixed reality headset is around $ 1,400, this figure goes up to $ 1,600 with shipping costs. Sources close to the company had previously reported that Apple plans to sell its first VR/AR headset for $3,000.
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