Apple's Mixed Reality Headset Faces Delay and Uncertainty Ahead of WWDC Launch

Apple's mixed reality headset, reportedly codenamed N301, is being delayed until mid-to-late 3Q23 due to decreased optimism in recreating the "iPhone moment" the company was hoping to achieve with the device. The delay in mass production means that the shipment forecast for this year is only 200,000 to 300,000 units, lower than the market consensus of 500,000 units or more. The headset's rumored specs include dual micro OLED displays at 4K resolution, a waist-mounted battery, and hand-tracking and voice recognition as alternative control input methods.