Apple’s AR headset tipped for 2022 with super-speedy chip

November 26, 2021

If this story about Apple's upcoming augmented reality headset seems nuts, it is!

Apple is reportedly prepping a super-powerful headset for release late next year, as we've reported several times.

The latest rumor says the device will pack a chip on par with the M1 in the latest MacBooks and iPad Pro.

This is because the AR glasses will require massive computing power -- far more than an iPhone.

Just imagine the experiences Apple is envisioning if this device needs a monster chip -- it's going to be wild.

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  • Read about the Romanian game developer who makes retro games, on retro hardware.

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Apple’s much-anticipated augmented reality headset could finally drop in 2022, according to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The device is expected to pack a surprisingly powerful chip that would put it on par with an M1 Mac in processing performance.

AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad and more are currently available at tasty discounts from third-party retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. And to make shopping a little easier, we rounded up all the best deals on Apple’s hottest gear.

This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: If you thought the M1 Max MacBook Pros were powerhouses, wait till you hear about the iMac Pro that might be coming down the pike. Apple reportedly wants to double up the world-beating chip to amp up the performance even more. Prepare to be amazed!

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Bacioiu Constantin Ciprian, known online as “Zapa,” was born in Buzau, Romania, in 1991, not long after a revolution toppled communist rule there. He loved technology as a kid, but it was expensive and hard to get. And soon enough he realized how much he loved Apple products — especially those around in his youth. Now a longtime resident of Bucharest, he designs and develops games to run on vintage equipment. And get a load of that retro setup!

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