Apple mixed-reality headset to include iOS features: Everything you need to know

Apple’s upcoming mixed reality (MR) headset, with its impressive array of features, has already sparked speculation that the Cupertino giant is preparing to supplant the iPhone in the near future. But in order to replace such a massively popular product, the headset will have to appeal to more than just a niche audience.

While existing virtual reality and augmented reality headsets like the Meta Quest series have left their mark, they’re nowhere close to offering smartphone-level functionality because they lack the kind of apps and features that drove the iPhone’s popularity.