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Apple is said to have plans to integrate a 3D camera setup on its 2020 iPhone to deliver enhanced AR experiences. 6v4c65

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 22 October 2019 10:54 IST

Apple AR Headset May Debut in 2020, Report Claims

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Highlights

Apple's AR headset would sync with iPhone to display emails and maps
A dedicated App Store may be offered as well
2020 iPhone would include a 3D camera setup at the back

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Apple seems to be doubling down on Augmented Reality (AR). The Cupertino giant already has its ARKit to a large number of AR developments. But in 2020, Apple is believed to bring its much-awaited AR headset. The company is reportedly in plans to enable its AR headset to work in tandem with the iPhone to display text messages, emails, maps, and even games. It is also said to have started hiring experts in the fields of graphics and game development to make its new offering successful in the market.

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Bloomberg's latest report echoes what analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted in a research note earlier this month. Kuo said that Apple could unveil its AR headset sometime in the second quarter of 2020 in partnership with third parties.

A patent filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) back in August 2018 was spotted earlier this year that suggested the design of Apple's AR headset. "Systems, methods and graphical interfaces for interacting with Augmented and Virtual Reality environments," reads the description available in the patent filing.

In addition to the AR headset, Bloomberg mentions that Apple is working on a new iPhone model that will debut in 2020 with a "much beefier processor" and a 3D camera setup at the back. The presence of the 3D camera setup will enable the next-generation iPhone to improve AR experiences.

Analyst Kuo in his report back in July, citing supply chain sources, stated that the 2020 iPhone models bring 5G to its iPhone portfolio next year.

Bloomberg report also includes that Apple has plans to bring a new Apple Watch model with sleep-tracking features. Similarly, there are new Mac machines with custom processors. The company would enable a greater battery life through the custom processors.

All this shows that 2020 will be an important year not just for Apple but also for many of its fans who're anticipating developments such as the AR headset and the all-new iPhone. The new offerings by the company could also push competitors to uplift their existing products and step into the emerging world of AR.

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