Apple's Mixed-Reality Headset Clash With Meta To Play Out Same Way As Former's 15-Year Fight With Google's Android, Says Gurman
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Apple is expected to launch its mixed-reality headset at the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 5, setting up a clash with Meta Platforms, the current leader in XR. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts Apple will dominate the upscale market, while Meta will dominate the low-end market. Meta's Quest 3 headset is set to launch in October, featuring a lighter and thinner design and improved performance.

May 28, 2023 | 7:48 pm
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Apple's mixed-reality headset launch could help the company dominate the upscale market, potentially boosting its stock price.
Apple's entry into the mixed-reality market could help it capture the upscale market segment, which may lead to increased revenues and a positive impact on its stock price. The company's strong brand and history of successful product launches support this potential outcome.
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Meta's Quest 3 headset, set to launch in October, could help the company maintain its dominance in the low-end XR market, potentially supporting its stock price.
Meta's upcoming Quest 3 headset is expected to feature a lighter and thinner design and improved performance, which could help the company maintain its dominance in the low-end XR market. This may lead to increased revenues and a positive impact on its stock price.
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Qualcomm's second-generation Snapdragon XR2 chip is featured in Meta's Quest 3 headset, potentially benefiting the company as the XR market grows.
The article mentions that Qualcomm's second-generation Snapdragon XR2 chip is used in Meta's Quest 3 headset, which could potentially benefit the company as the XR market grows. However, the specific impact on Qualcomm's stock price is not detailed in the article, making the short-term impact uncertain.
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Apple's mixed-reality headset launch may reignite competition with Alphabet, similar to the 15-year fight between Apple and Google's Android in the smartphone industry.
While the article mentions the potential for renewed competition between Apple and Alphabet, it does not provide specific details on how this might impact Alphabet's stock price. Therefore, the short-term impact on Alphabet's stock price remains uncertain.
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Apple's mixed-reality headset launch may reignite competition with Alphabet, similar to the 15-year fight between Apple and Google's Android in the smartphone industry.
While the article mentions the potential for renewed competition between Apple and Alphabet, it does not provide specific details on how this might impact Alphabet's stock price. Therefore, the short-term impact on Alphabet's stock price remains uncertain.
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