apple inc AAPL is reportedly trying to gain the upper hand in the mixed reality headset race Meta platforms inc‘s META recently unveiled Search Pro.

What happened: Apple’s highly anticipated XR headset will reportedly feature sensors that work like Face ID on iPhones and iPads. The technology is reworked with iris scanning and called “Iris ID”. It allows users to make payments biometrically after logging into their accounts. reported The information.

In terms of design, the XR headset will be made of mesh fabric, aluminum and glass, giving it the look of “ski goggles”. This is in contrast to the Ques Pro designs with plastic visor and padding.

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The Apple headset is also said to be lighter, as opposed to the Quest Pro, which weighs 1.6 pounds, the report says.

The XR headset will have more than 10 cameras. It could also have the same M2 chip that powers the latest MacBook Air. The highly anticipated headset is expected to release sometime in 2023.

Why it matters: The latest updates for the XR headset came days later Meta has introduced its VR headset Quest Pro for $1,499.99. The VR headset comes with inward-facing sensors capable of capturing natural facial expressions and eye tracking, but lacks the iris-scanning technology that Apple has popularized over the years, the report said.

The Apple XR headset will reportedly cost between $2,000 and $3,000.

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