WWDC 2023: will Apple’s headset steal the spotlight?

Media invitations are out for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The keynote kicks off on Monday, June 5, at 10 am Pacific time, and although Apple has remained secretive, expectations are high. WWDC is always a highlight for Apple fans. Last year, Apple announced the 13-inch MacBook Pro, iPadOS 16, and a slew of developer tools to make building iPhone apps easier. You can expect some similarly big announcements this year, though nothing is certain yet. Here’s a look at the biggest rumors surrounding WWDC 2023.   Headset rumors Image: KnowTechie (via The Information’s render leak) Most of the excitement around WWDC this year centers around one thing: the rumored mixed-reality headset. As Meta’s Quest line has taken off, industry insiders and tech fans alike have talked about an Apple alternative. Official details — in true Apple fashion — are sparse, but that hasn’t stopped people from guessing. Mixed reality — a combination of both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) — would set the headset apart from the competition. People also expect it to be slimmer and lighter than most headsets, with OLED displays to improve the visuals. Unlike most of the Quest headsets, Apple’s rumored Reality One gear will likely be business-grade, with a price tag of around $3,000. With 36.2 million Americans expected to work from home in 2025, a business-grade VR headset seems reasonable. Mixed reality would help meet that demand, too, as it would let people work with in-person colleagues and remote coworkers simultaneously. A…WWDC 2023: will Apple’s headset steal the spotlight?

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