Apple’s answer is reportedly a full 8K resolution display for each eye. The headset would be completely untethered from either a computer or an iPhone, though not be entirely self-contained. Instead, it would rely on a short-range wireless connection to a dedicated piece of hardware that would do the heavy lifting.
According to CNET‘s source, said to be familiar with Apple’s plans, the project is known as T288. Currently in the early stages of development, it’s not expected to arrive in stores until 2020 at the earliest. That could still well change, of course.