So, Apple is marketing this as a new form of (spacial) computing rather than a standard VR/AR headset. Honestly, their approach to this is likely the correct one. Focusing on streamlining the technology, utilizing only hands, eyes, and voice recognition is not something any current competitor actually does, and actually makes the entire experience feel a lot more natural. This is by far the closest we've gotten to any sort of brain to computer interface for mass adoption, assuming the gestures will be seamless with the interface. Damn thing doesn't seem to need headphones or earbuds either for that matter. 4K resolution is also an incredible step.
This was made with eventually replacing everyday computer interfaces in mind, and I can only imagine how things will be when generative AI is added into the mix. Imagine the AI Avatar APIs we've been seeing actually represented within a mixed reality setting, or having your art, music, and eventually videos generated on a seamless platform. Looking at the capabilities, it reminds me a lot of what people were expecting from Magic Leap, only Apple actually delivered. Once it's streamlined further, this is likely what we can expect our future to look like: