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Will Apple’s New Headset Be the Metaverse’s iPhone Moment?

Apple’s expected announcement of its mixed-reality headset on June 5 will undoubtedly shape expectations about the metaverse. Many in the fashion industry will be keeping close watch. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week.
Apple’s expected announcement of its mixed-reality headset on June 5 will undoubtedly shape expectations about the metaverse.
Apple’s expected announcement of its mixed-reality headset on June 5 will undoubtedly shape expectations about the metaverse. (Getty Images)

On June 5, Apple will introduce what might become its most important product in more than a decade: a mixed-reality headset that could, in theory, lay the groundwork for a successor to the smartphone — at least that’s if all the rumours swirling prove true. What began as whispers about a product announcement has solidified into confident reports from Apple watchers that the reveal, after years of anticipation and delays, will come at the company’s annual developer conference next week.

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