A series of recent reports claimed that Apple plans to unveil an augmented reality (AR*) headset in 2022 and AR glasses in 2023.

According to sources familiar with Apple’s internal dealings, the executives talked about the two AR devices in front of more than 1,000 employees during a presentation at Apple Park last month, with Apple’s AR/VR* head Mike Rockwell leading the proceedings.

The AR headset will look like Facebook’s Oculus Quest VR wearable. But Apple will reportedly deliver a sleeker design that will “make heavy use of fabrics and lightweight materials” to ensure a comfortable experience during extended use. The AR glasses are said to look like sunglasses, featuring “thick frames that house the battery and chips.”

The headset will feature a high-resolution* display and cameras that will let users “read small type,” as well as “see other people standing in front of and behind virtual objects.” Technologies like “3-D scanning” and “advanced human detection” are said to let the device map the surfaces, edges and dimensions of rooms with greater accuracy than any competing product.(SD-Agencies)