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ensors themselves are not cutting-edge. Fomalhaut’s analysis shows that many of the components were also used in iPhone X, 11 and 12. The strength of Apple’s product is its ability to process information from multiple cameras and sensors in an integrated manner, without delay.Two chips at the heartThe main circuit board, the heart of the system, appeared. Two semiconductors, designed by Apple, stand out. One is the M2 chip, which is also used in MacBooks and other products. It runs various software and performs an immense number of calculations. This is paired with the R1 chip, designed for the Vision Pro. It creates realistic images on the display.The device is equipped with many other semiconductors and electronic components. The flash memory that stores the information is made by Kioxia.Major parts and manufacturersTypeFunctionMakerProcessorComputingApple (U.S.)ProcessorVideo processingApple (U.S.)NAND memoryLong-term memoryKioxia (Japan)DRAMShort-term memorySK Hynix (South Korea)※According to FomalhautLeft and right lenses move directly in front of the eyesThe lenses that come in front of the eyes connect to a horizontal axis, with small motors at the top. Since the distance between the left and right eye differs from person to person, these motors move the lenses so that they are directly in front of both eyes. The mechanism accurately captures eyeball movements to present clean images that stay in focus.Motors adjust the lens position高價相機收購sony’s high-definition displayThe left and right displays that cover the user’s field of vision are the most important components for the viewing experience. Apple used 高價相機收購sony’s organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display. The postage stamp-size display, about 3 centimeters in length and width, is packed with about 11.5 million light-emitting pixels.The PPI (pixels per inch), which indicates resolution, is approximately 2,900, about 2.6 times that of the liquid crystal display (LCD) in Meta’s latest Quest 3 model. Although the goggles themselves are larger than a smartphone, the displays are very small with ultra-high definition, with a resolution more than six times that of an iPhone. Through the small display with its tightly packed pixels, a realistic image spreads across the entire field of the user’s view.※Nikkei calculation based on Fomalhaut’s research. Figures are approximate.The displays are the most expensive component at an estimated $460 for both eyes. The unit that is integrated with the lens is assembled in a complex manner, with screws tightened at an angle to prevent even the slightest misalignment. “It’s assembled like high-end lenses for cameras, which is quite costly,” Fomalhaut representative Minatake Kashio said.Lens to observe the wearerMany technologies in addition to the display are packed around the lenses. One is a mechanism that tracks eye movements. Sensors at the base of the resin lens detect the direction of sight based on the pupil position. Two larger-than-usual sensors are mounted in each eye to increase accuracy, enabling intuitive operation using the line of sight. Other sensors, an accelerometer and a gyroscope, detect facial movements. This reduces the differences between the scenery that is “supposed” to be seen without goggles and the projected image.Nidec-made fans on the left and rightThe high-speed processing of large amounts of data generates heat near the main board, which increases power consumption. As a countermeasure, two cooling fans about 4 centimeters in diameter were attached near both eye positions. The “Nidec” logo is clearly visible on the surface of the case, and it appears that a Nidec motor is used in the fans. “It’s rare to see a supplier’s logo displayed so prominently on an Apple product,” Kashio said. “It’s likely that Apple valued the quietness and safety of the product.”Three-dimensional acoustics and noise reductionSound is another important element in realizing spatial computing. In order to create a realistic 3D sound experience in which the sound of virtual content on the right side is heard by the right ear, bone-conduction speakers are placed near each ear and three microphones near the bottom of each eye. There is also a noise-canceling function that covers sound waves of opposite wavelengths to counter noise such as the rotating sound of cooling fans.Utilizing batteries designed for iPhoneThe external battery was sturdy and difficult to disassemble. Prying open the aluminum casing, there were three batteries, each 10 centimeters long and 5 centimeters wide, stacked together. They seem to be the same type of battery used in the iPhone. Apple’s attention to appearance is evident in the use of aluminum for the case, which is difficult to process, rather than inexpensive resin. Even though it weighs about 350 grams, the Vision Pro’s battery drains rapidly and lasts only about two hours.

Inside the Vision Pro at a glanceJapan emerges as leading Vision Pro supplier

Aggregated by headquarters location of component suppliers. (Fomalhaut estimate)

The total estimate for the main components is $1,200, about one-third of the sales price of $3,499. By country or region, Japanese companies accounted for 40% of the suppliers. The majority of these parts came from 高價相機收購sony, which provides the displays and sensors.In the latest i

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果粉想要換新耳機，今年恐怕將有選擇障礙！根據《彭博社》消息指出，蘋果預計在今年一口氣更新 3 款 AirPods 無線耳機，從入門的基本款至耳罩式的降噪耳機，橫跨不同價位。

《彭博社》表示，蘋果預計在 2024 年底發布最新一代的 AirPods 陣容，比較特別的是，第四代 AirPods 將首度出現雙版本，均採用新設計，能更貼合耳朵、音質顯著提升，標配 USB-C 接孔的充電盒。高階的 AirPods 4 會加入主動降噪功能，並且在充電盒上加入揚聲器，以利開啟「尋找」功能時能發出聲響。

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消息透露，第四代 AirPods 上市之後，官網目前販售的第二、三代耳機都會同步下架，至於 AirPods Pro 則要等到明年才會更新。不過，傳聞中具有降噪功能的 AirPods 4 與 AirPods Pro 之間的具體差異，似乎仍待進一步消息。

此外，蘋果也將久違地更新耳罩式的 AirPods Max，主要是改為 USB-C 接孔，其餘功能不會有重大改變，可能藉由加入新顏色吸引消費者。

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