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Apple is likely to launch another augmented reality (AR) device in 2025 that will be more affordable from the one the tech giant is set to launch next year to

Apple is allegedly already developing a more affordable model of its mixed reality glasses for release in 2025, according to a popular Apple analyst.

Apple will have its second-gen AR/MR headset with possibly higher-end, but more affordable models in 2025 says Ming-Chi Kuo.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that 2025 will see a second Apple AR headset, but also that it will be available in both higher performance and lower cost variants.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that 2025 will see a second Apple AR headset, but also that it will be available in both higher performance and lower cost variants.

Apple: According to Kuo, Apple AR/MR shipments may reach 10 million units as soon as 2025 or 2026, thanks to the second-generation Apple AR/MR product segmentation strategy and ecosystem.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that delays to the forthcoming Apple AR headset, will help lens supplier Genius, which has now also had orders for Meta's Oculus update.

Genuis, a company which is reportedly one of the two suppliers for lenses for Apples AR headset is also going to supply lenses to the Oculus Quest 3.

While Apples VR headset may be released in 2022, supply constraints and other issues will mean that it will only be available in limited quantities until 2023, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports.

With CES 2022 in full swing, the metaverse is one of the big buzzes. Earlier this morning we posted a report titled "Ming-Chi Kuo reports on Apples Mixed Reality Headset Lens Suppliers Genius Electronic Optical and Young Optics." Our report also linked to a Sony announcement for their next-Gen Mixed Reality Headset for the PlayStation 5 in the works. Now were learning that Qualcomm announced a collaboration with Microsoft for next-gen lightweight AR Glasses.