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Apple proposes VR glove that lets you feel virtual textures

By Ed Hardy • 2:45 pm, November 19, 2019

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Apple’s proposed VR glove — A proposed Apple VR glove lets you feel the virtual items you see.
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Apple engineers laid the groundwork for a pair of gloves that would let users feel objects displayed by virtual reality or augmented reality.

The idea of gloves with haptic feedback isn’t new, but a newly-received patent shows Apple continues to put considerable research and development effort into cutting-edge VR and AR.

Indian actor teases ‘Apple VR’ after meeting Tim Cook

By Killian Bell • 11:25 am, May 20, 2016

Virtual reality was one of the first iPhone accessories Apple considered. Photo: USPTO/Apple — Is Apple finally getting eady to make this a reality?
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Is Apple finally going to dip its toe into the fast-growing world of virtual reality?

Everyone’s been waiting for the Cupertino company to make its move as devices like the Samsung Gear VR become increasingly popular, and according to Indian actor Emraan Hashmi — who met with Tim Cook this week — “Apple VR” is on its way!

ARM exec says VR iPhones could be more powerful than PS4s

By John Brownlee • 5:20 am, February 17, 2016

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VR iPhones could be more powerful than PS4s.
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Waiting for the day when iPhones leave consoles in the dusk? That day might be well at hand. Today, an executive from ARM said his company’s chips could be as powerful as the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 very, very soon. Maybe as soon as the end of next year.