Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset this 2022 does not have a built-in communication device says rumors, with claims that users need to connect their AirPods Pro to talk with other gamers via the wearable. Additionally, these new claims also center on a hidden feature from Apple's H2 chip, both of which are available on the AR/VR headset and the wireless earbuds.
Rumors are now speculating on the AR/VR headset due to its nearing public debut finally coming this year says the leakers, after a long period of its secret development.
Apple Mixed Reality Headset Needs AirPods Pro to Talk
The Information shared its latest report on the highly-anticipated Apple mixed-reality headset, which still remains nameless to this day. According to its round-up of the headset's features, there is a rumor that they claimed that it will not have a "talk" capability built-in the device.
This means that people would have to connect external headsets with microphones for them to communicate via the AR/VR experience. The Information suggested that Apple would enable this feature when connecting the latest AirPods Pro, the 2nd-generation device released last September 2022.
The mixed-reality headset will come with a built-in speaker to output audio, but for users who need input, the AirPods Pro 2 is the best device to pair with the upcoming wearable.
H2 Chip's Secret Mode for the Apple Devices
As per 9to5 Mac, The Information noted that there is a secret feature on the H2 chips that will make this connection seamless for future users of the AR/VR device.
This is called the "low-latency transmission mode," and is only available for the mixed-reality headset and the AirPods Pro 2.
Other wireless earbuds and older versions of the AirPods would not be applicable due to lag.
It is important to note that the AirPods Pro 2 sports the H2 chip, and this would also be the same processor to power the AR/VR headset.
Apple and its AR/VR Headset
Rumors and speculators are excited for Apple's first take on the AR/VR experience, with an upcoming headset to arrive to the public soon. At first, it was rumored to be arriving by 2022, but there were significant delays that affected the project and its production.
Many were intent that there is such a device from Apple, but the company has kept a veil over the project and hushed it for a long time.
There are also claims regarding the new operating system it will introduce to the world, with many names including the realityOS, rOS, and allegedly settling on the xrOS name.
Apple's initial release of the AR/VR headset will arrive this January, but its target market is not the public, but professional users and developers.
It is January now, but there are still no indications from Apple regarding a showcase for its mixed-reality headset to release soon. Its latest information is from this report that claims the need to connect one's second-gen AirPods Pro to enable communication features for gamers or developers who purchase this upcoming wearable.
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