Apple allegedly used Windows headsets to show the concept of VR to board

Apple allegedly showed former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and then–Disney CEO Bob Iger headsets running Windows to show the concept of augmented reality.



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Apple reportedly used augmented reality and mixed reality prototypes running Windows as a proof of concept for the technology.
The early AR and VR devices were reportedly used in a board meeting in 2016 that included former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and then–Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Companies often use preexisting technology to create prototypes, and the story does not indicate that Apple would ever ship Windows on a device.


Rumors of augmented reality or virtual reality devices from Apple have been around for years. Reports claimed that the company once had a device planned for release as early as 2019. That headset was delayed several times, and the most recent rumors suggest that Apple may have an AR piece of hardware ready for 2023. But before Apple went too far down its AR journey, the company had ...