If youre tired of hearing the word metaverse, I dont blame you Im there with you.
For now, it looks like all talk and no substance.
While Meta has been loudly announcing its ambitions, Apple has been rather quiet.
We know a few things about what we can expect from these companies next year.
Lets dive into them:
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Both Bloombergs Mark Gurman and renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo have noted that the company couldrelease the headset next year.
Multiple reports suggested that this headset could be priced at $3,000 or above.
So, it might be targeted towards developers and gaming enthusiasts.
So we should expect rich experiences through a tightly-curated App Store.
In terms of hardware, we shouldnt expect anything but top-end specs from Apples gadget.
Meta
Unlike Apple, Meta is not starting afresh with its VR ambitions.
The company is already a leader in the space with various Oculus headsets especially the Oculus Quest 2.
So Meta already has a headstart in terms of platform reach.
However, it has bigger ambitions with a more powerful headset coming next year.
There are many speculations that this new headset is the Oculus Pro, which wasleaked last month.
Gabbie said Meta might target developers and gaming enthusiasts with the upcoming headset to test out engaging social experiences.
An emerging rivalry
Both companies are expected to introduce their new headsets next year.
However, chip shortage can be a spoilsport and stop them from rolling out to the masses.
Hopefully, they have enough juice for enthusiasts to wait for shipments.
Apple will want to eventually want to introduce AR glasses that merge seamlessly in your life.
Thats how the companys equipment strategy has been for years, Gabbie said.
For Meta, itll be all about making people forget about Facebook and step into its new avatar effortlessly.
For Apple, itll be about setting up high standards in another tech vertical.
Its a hell of a battle to watch out for.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.”
