According to Engadget, in early 2023, a Bloomberg writer once said that Apple's upcoming mixed reality glasses will have an external power source. At the time, Gurman said Apple decided not to provide a built-in battery for the glasses for a number of reasons, including the device overheating, wanting the glasses lighter to make them more comfortable to wear.
Will Apple's mixed reality glasses become bulky when using an external power supply?
Now, Gurman shares more information about what users can get from the power source on Apple's upcoming device. The device, called Reality Pro or Reality One, will have two ports: USB-C for data transfer and a "new proprietary charging connector," he said. Based on the second description, it seems to refer to the MagSafe charging port that Apple recently redesigned. The included power cable is said to have a round end that magnetically attaches to the glass. Once the cable is plugged in, the user needs to rotate it to lock the cable into place.
As for the power supply, it's about the size of an iPhone and looks like a MagSafe Battery Pack. According to reports, this source can power the glasses for 2 hours of use per charge. Recharging for power will be via a USB-C cable connected to the MacBook Pro charger. Gurman speculates that Apple will allow users to purchase additional power sources separately because the only source that comes with the glasses is only for short periods of time.
Overall, Gurman's latest report highlights the power supply that the first generation of mixed reality glasses from Apple get when it launches later this year. With a device that uses a bulky power distribution method and costs up to $ 3.000 as rumored, it is difficult for the average consumer to accept spending money.
