Global shipments of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets slowed significantly in the first quarter of 2023 as macroeconomic conditions worsened and the market cooled compared to the pandemic-driven highs seen last year. According to new data from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker, the overall AR/VR headset market declined 54.4% on year in the first quarter of 2023 with VR headsets representing 96.2% of headsets shipped.
With Apple s rumored mixed reality headset potentially being unveiled on June 5 during Tim Cook s opening WWDC keynote address, established leaker Sonny Dickson
Apple s 2023 WWDC is set to begin on June 5 PT. It s rumored that the long-awaited mixed reality (MR) headset device will be revealed. The MR function can integrate virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) functions. Despite the launch, the expectation is that the VR/AR market will only see significant growth around two years later.