Apple CEO Tim Cook has insisted on releasing a mixed reality headset this year, although developers say it's not ready yet

According to a report from the Financial Times, Apple intends to introduce a mixed headset this year

reality against the wishes of the development team.

What is known

According to the publication, the launch of the first Apple headsetappears to have caused major controversy at Apple. Designers and developers insist that devices in this category are not yet ready for launch. They would like to delay the release until lightweight augmented reality glasses are mature a few years later.

However, Apple's operations team wanted to releasean early version of the product in the form of a virtual reality-focused headset, similar to ski goggles, that allows users to watch 3D videos, do interactive workouts or make FaceTime calls with virtual avatars.

Company CEO Tim Cookoverruled objections from Apple designers and insisted on releasing a more limited product this year. It is believed that the headset is a kind of legacy of Tim Cook - it is an innovative product for Apple, developed entirely under his leadership.

By the way, Apple's mixed reality headset has been in active development for seven years. This is twice as long as the development of the original iPhone took before its launch.