In the past, there has been speculation about glasses from Apple. The fact that Apple is actually researching and possibly developing something in this direction is shown by the iGroup's latest move.
The news agency Reuters Apple confirmed the purchase of a startup company that specializes in the development of "lenses for augmented reality glasses." The purchase price was not disclosed.
The company was founded “Akonia Holographics“ in August 2012.
Over 200 patents
The focus is on the storage of holographic data. But the production of suitable displays is also part of Akonias Work. The young company has already registered over 200 patents. The company's special technology can project colored images onto transparent glass lenses.
Some analysts believe that Apple could introduce market-ready AR glasses as early as 2020. Tim Cook has often expressed his interest in AR and has already described it as "large and profound“ Technology. The takeover would therefore make sense and ideally support Apple's plans in this direction.
