Apple is in the process of concocting Apple Glass . It is a pair of glasses that can be worn like prescription glasses. They also integrate various other functions such as augmented reality, virtual reality and recently the possibility of assigning a virtual keyboard.
Apple Glass, for what purpose?
Apple Glass is a pair of glasses produced by Apple allowing you to view augmented reality. This gadget will probably be released in 2021 according to Jon Prosser, known for his analyzes of Apple products. Apple does not want to rush into marketing this gadget in order to avoid the fiasco that Google Glass had a few years ago. Apple Glass aims to offer customizable glasses directly on the Apple website. All you need is your eye prescriptions and Apple will provide the appropriate pair. Additionally, Apple Glass allows for automatic correction via software. This would prevent wearers of Apple Glass glasses from having to order a new pair every 2 or 3 years. Apple Glass could therefore replace prescription glasses. On the design side, Apple Glass aims to be simple and refined. It can be compared to a pair of high-end, high-tech glasses. A pair of Apple Glass is estimated at $500 at entry level.
What other functions does Apple Glass have?
Apple Glass glasses allow you to view augmented reality . Everything suggests that Apple is working in this direction given that the Company continues to acquire companies working in this field, to name only IKinema and NextVr. With Apple Glass, it would be possible to have contextual information directly in front of your eyes.
Apple Glass would not integrate a camera. The Company does not want to raise controversies over respect for private rights as was the case with Google Glass which allowed videos to be recorded without necessarily being authorized by the people filmed. With Apple Glass, it would be possible to access your tweets, to get help during your sporting activities, to have recommendations on any product or place (restaurant, supermarket, etc.)
Gamers will not be left out because Apple Glass glasses will be used in virtual reality games. It would be possible to touch virtual objects in 3D via. Furthermore, Apple could integrate its popular applications such as iMessage, email, Siri voice assistant, etc. Like the Apple Watch, the glasses will be connected to the iPhone.
To recharge the Apple Glass we can use induction charging. This is already the case for Apple portable devices, to name only the Apple Watch, AirPods or the iPhone. The simplest way to charge your glasses would be to put your glasses back in the case which will be equipped with an induction charger.
An additional feature
A patent application was issued by Apple on October 15, 2020. This is a “Keyboard operation with a head-mounted device”. Which suggests that Apple Glass would make it possible to use a virtual keyboard projected on any flat surface. The device will be able to adjust the position of the virtual keyboard in relation to the position of the user's hands. The patent application also suggests a possibility of other additional functions based on hand movements such as text selection. The user can also use the Apple pencil to draw.
By dissecting the patent applications, we can already imagine the different functionalities of Apple Glass. Looking forward to 2021 to take a closer look at these new gadgets!
