Apple's first step into virtual spaces might be a little more than a year away.

A new research note from top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts a "mid-2022" release for the company's first mixed reality headset. Its release will also mark the kickoff of a new product line as Apple capitalizes on the still-emerging tech space around virtual reality and augmented reality devices.

"We predict that Apple's MR/AR product roadmap includes three phases: helmet type by 2022, glasses type by 2025, and contact lens type by 2030–2040," the note reads, via MacRumors. "We foresee that the helmet product will provide AR and VR experiences, while glasses and contact lens types of products are more likely to focus on AR applications." Read more...