Apple his moves continue to confirm that he is working on an augmented and virtual reality device. This is most recently confirmed by the news about the purchase of Akonia Holographics by the Cupertino company. This company supplies the market with lenses specifically for glasses with augmented reality.
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These lenses or displays use HoloMirror's technology and, in their words, offer "ultra pure and full-color performance", which allows for the production of the world's thinnest and lightest displays. Apple confirmed the purchase of the company, but said without further details that it is common for them to occasionally buy smaller companies and would not discuss their plans.
Akonia Holographics has been operating since 2012, but previously focused on storage for holographic data, and later began developing displays for various glasses. It is speculated when to buy back Applem happened because the exact date is not published anywhere. The first half of this year is the most inclined. We learned earlier that Apple is recruiting specialists in both augmented and virtual reality and is trying to explore all possible ways to incorporate it into its future products.
Apple implements augmented reality in iPhones and iPads. Will glasses be the next product?
There is talk of a headset with up to 8k resolution for each eye, but also of smart glasses with augmented reality. These should be powered by their own processor and the new rOS operating system. We could expect the first similar product already next year, in 2020 at the latest. At least that's what some analysts say.