Apple is reportedly working on a new mixed reality headset that will be announced later this year. There have been many rumors about this product, and now there is new evidence of its existence - and it comes from Apple itself. Open source code that the company itself has made available now refers to the "realityOS" platform.
As a user on Twitter announced, Apple today updated its source code available to developers on GitHub. Interestingly, the company's latest open source code mentions "realityOS" and "Reality Simulator" along with existing platforms such as iOS, macOS and watchOS. The US blog 9to5Mac can independently confirm the mention of realityOS, Reality Simulator and “Wolf” (the code name of the platform) in Apple’s open source code.
realityOS has been found several times in Apple's code
As a reminder, realityOS is the possible name of the operating system that will run on Apple's mixed reality headset. The name has already been mentioned in the App Store Logs, another tool from Apple for developers. The company has also filed realityOS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a trademark for 2021. However, Bloomberg reported that Apple has settled on "xrOS" as the platform name for its new headset. The name is said to be a nod to "augmented reality," which also makes sense in terms of the integration of AR and VR. Apple has also filed trademarks such as "Reality One," "Reality Pro," and "Reality Processor."
Mixed Reality Headset: What the Rumor Mill Says
The first version of the headset is set to be unveiled at WWDC 2023 in June and will launch later in the year. It will feature two high-resolution micro-OLED displays (one for each eye), as well as dozens of integrated cameras and sensors for hand and eye control, all powered by the M2 chip. Due to the high-quality hardware, the headset is expected to cost around $3,000, although Apple is already working on a cheaper version for the future. According to The Information, Apple plans to halve the price to around $1,500. (Photo by Anton_Medvedev / Bigstockphoto)
