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There is a persistent rumor that Apple is working on its own AR glasses. Now an insider has reported on iGlasses.
In the past, there has been speculation about Apple glasses. The fact that Apple is actually researching and possibly developing something in this direction has already been shown to us by Apple's takeover of a start-up company - this was announced in the middle of last year. According to this, Apple has taken over Akonia Holographics - a specialist in lenses for augmented reality glasses. The focus is on storing holographic data. The production of suitable displays is also part of Akonia's work. The young company has already registered over 200 patents. The start-up's special technology can project colored images onto transparent glass lenses.
Secret meeting at CES
Now Apple Insider claims to have learned of a secret meeting at CES between high-ranking Apple engineers and special suppliers. The suppliers in question produce important components that are necessary for the design of AR glasses. The blog claims to have learned the information from someone involved. According to the source, even employees from some of Apple's subsidiaries were present. According to the source, Apple's representatives had various components presented by the manufacturers DigiLens, Vuzix, Lumus and WaveOptics.
New material for the rumor mill
These new details naturally fuel speculation that Apple is working on its own AR glasses - iGlasses. This is not the first time - the parties in question met at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in 2018. Tim Cook has also often expressed his interest in AR, calling it a "big and profound" technology. Some analysts believe that Apple could present market-ready AR glasses as early as 2020.
