Eyes on Apple to join quest for the metaverse

A file photo of Cook at an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, California, US on Sept 7, 2022. All eyes are on whether Apple will commit to releasing long-rumored VR or augmented reality (AR) “goggles” at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June, with programmers and software companies eager to get a jump start on providing content. — Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple fans are watching to see whether the iPhone-maker puts a culture-changing spin on virtual reality, even as rivals slow their march toward the metaverse.

All eyes are on whether Apple will commit to releasing long-rumored VR or augmented reality (AR) “goggles” at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June, with programmers and software companies eager to get a jump start on providing content.