Apple takes a page from Samsung patents Gear VR-like headset for the iPhone

Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Apple secured a patent for a new head-mounted display. The patent describes a goggle-like accessory that encases an iPhone or iPad. The device is reminiscent of Samsung’s retired Gear VR headset. It appears Apple is going all in on mixed reality technology. In addition to the recently announced Vision Pro, it’s believed the Cupertino firm is working on a more affordable version of the device. But that may not be the only headset the company is working on, according to a new patent. As discovered by ZDNET, Apple secured a new patent this week. The patent in question shows a head-mounted display (HMD) style accessory capable of housing an iPhone or iPad. Reportedly, the device would be able to operate like an iPhone or iPad-powered mixed-reality headset. via Android Authority https://www.androidauthority.com