Kuo: First Apple AR/VR headset weighs about 350 grams, lighter second-gen model already in development - 9to5Mac

Prolific Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is continuing his coverage of the upcoming Apple augmented reality and virtual reality product, with the first-generation headset expected to debut sometime in 2022.

However, the analyst says Apple is already working on a second-generation design which will be significantly lighter, as well as featuring an updated industrial design, new battery system, and faster processor.

Kuo stresses that Apple’s debut in this space will be a mixed reality device, enabling augmented reality and virtual reality experiences in a single headset.

Kuo expects Apple to sell about 2.5-3.5 million units of the first-generation headset in 2023.

Apple expects demand to accelerate as the product gets both more feature-rich and more accessible, with second-generation unit estimates approaching 10 million.

Of course, Apple has not yet officially confirmed the existence of the AR/VR headset project but it is an open secret that the product is in development.