The new report suggests that Apple won’t be focusing on Metaverse-related content right now. The tech firm is reportedly working on smaller experiences for its upcoming VR and AR headsets.
Reports are coming in that Apple’s upcoming virtual reality and augmented reality headsets won’t be focusing on the metaverse. Sources have reportedly told Mark Gurman, who writes a newsletter for Bloomberg, that the new headsets emphasize small experiences rather than metaverse experiences.
However, Gurman said that Apple is considering the metaverse, which is a sign of how much major tech companies are interested in this emerging space. Big tech firms like Meta/Facebook have already announced their intention to strategize around the metaverse. It doesn’t look like Apple wants to do that right now.
Apple wants users to pick up and use the device for short periods of time, as opposed to being plugged in for extended periods. Gurman wrote, “I’m told straight away that the idea of an entirely virtual world where users can escape — such as they can avoid the meta platforms/Facebook’s future vision — is off-limits from Apple.”
There is no date on when Apple might launch these new devices, but some are speculating that it could be the end of the year. The metaverse is a hot topic in the world right now, even people outside space are well aware of it. The niche is much more accessible than DeFi or the more technical aspects of the market.
It’s clear that established companies are watching the metaverse closely considering what it’s creating. However, it is unclear whether their initiative will launch or whether they will be the metaverse projects born in the crypto space that will be the first to see mainstream adoption.
The idea of Metaverse has been around since early 2021, but a frenzy in the way of NFTs has yet to materialize. That’s because the metaverse is much more than a recent phenomenon, although it has its roots in ideas and projects that have existed over the years.
With projects like Decentraland (MANA) and The Sandbox (SAND) at the center of the movement, it’s quite possible that 2022 will be the year of the metaverse. These projects have transacted millions over the past year and have involved celebrities, so it’s clear there’s interest.
Metaverse Projects is expected to release new features and services this year, and there will be a great deal of discussion on them as the year progresses. Big tech firms will also attract attention as they turn their attention to the virtual world.