The morning after: Apple’s mixed reality headset may have MagSafe-style ports and an external power supply
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As Apple’s WWDC approaches, the frequency of rumors about the company’s VR/AR headset is accelerating. Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman says the device, rumored to be called the Reality Pro or Reality One, will have two ports: a USB-C interface for data transfers and a “proprietary new charging connector.” Judging by Gurman’s description, the latter is reminiscent of Apple’s recently reintroduced MagSafe power port. As for the power supply, it’s about the size of an iPhone, similar to Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone. The component can reportedly power the wearable for up to two hours on a single charge, but you’ll be able to purchase additional packs, given how quickly the headphones can drain them.
It doesn’t sound particularly fancy, but there are reasons for it. In early 2023, Gurman first hinted at an external power source. He reported that Apple was concerned about the device overheating, while looking for lighter and more comfortable headphones.
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