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I suspect AR glasses, if done well, will be the next big world changing thing. Each WWDC conference releases more SDK advancements directly related to AR. They

I suspect AR glasses, if done well, will be the next big world changing thing. Each WWDC conference releases more SDK advancements directly related to AR. They are also moving more of their AI features (Siri, text recognition, etc) to be on device rather than processed on a remote server. Something necessary for a smooth AR experience. Lots of releases and updates over the last couple of years all point to AR glasses. WWDC sessions https://developer.apple.com/wwdc22/sessions/ https://developer.apple.com/wwdc22/sessions/ https://developer.apple.com/wwdc22/sessions/ https://developer.apple.com/wwdc22/sessions/ https://developer.apple.com/videos/wwdc2020/ https://developer.apple.com/videos/wwdc2020/

annexrichmond 4y ago
Hasn't it been like 2 or 3 years since Apple has even mentioned AR at the main keynote?
jltsiren 4y ago
The big issue with AR is that many people prefer to use eyeglasses instead of contact lenses. Many also wear sunglasses outdoors. I don't see a big AR breakthrough coming until someone figures out how to combine AR with the other functionality people expect from their glasses.
- colinmhayes 4y ago
  The meta demo video I saw recently clearly shows that they're trying to seamlessly integrate prescriptions into their product via software and dynamic lenses.
- threeseed 4y ago
  > that many people prefer to use eyeglasses instead of contact lenses Apple has a patent for a tunable and foveated lens systems allowing it to accomodate glasses, contact lenses etc. https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/01/11/apple-glass-could-adjust-lenses-to-match-users-prescription https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/01/11/apple-glass-could...
- logankeenan 4y ago
  All very good points. I don't wear glasses, so hadn't thought about some of those. I do wonder if the usefulness would change peoples preferences or behavior.
mikkergp 4y ago
Yeah this makes sense, and the Microsoft video I linked to does seem to be solving the same kind of problem, the ability to access the data available to a computer in any context, on any surface.

annexrichmond 4y ago

Hasn't it been like 2 or 3 years since Apple has even mentioned AR at the main keynote?

jltsiren 4y ago

The big issue with AR is that many people prefer to use eyeglasses instead of contact lenses. Many also wear sunglasses outdoors. I don't see a big AR breakthrough coming until someone figures out how to combine AR with the other functionality people expect from their glasses.

colinmhayes 4y ago
The meta demo video I saw recently clearly shows that they're trying to seamlessly integrate prescriptions into their product via software and dynamic lenses.
threeseed 4y ago
> that many people prefer to use eyeglasses instead of contact lenses Apple has a patent for a tunable and foveated lens systems allowing it to accomodate glasses, contact lenses etc. https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/01/11/apple-glass-could-adjust-lenses-to-match-users-prescription https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/01/11/apple-glass-could...
logankeenan 4y ago
All very good points. I don't wear glasses, so hadn't thought about some of those. I do wonder if the usefulness would change peoples preferences or behavior.

mikkergp 4y ago

Yeah this makes sense, and the Microsoft video I linked to does seem to be solving the same kind of problem, the ability to access the data available to a computer in any context, on any surface.