Apple’s rumored augmented reality/virtual reality has a programming language developed for it.
Per @IAmMatthewDavis, a series of references to “realityOS” have been found in App Store upload logs as well as Apple’s open source code on Wednesday.
The discovery helps solidify rumors that Apple is working on at least two AR projects that include an augmented reality headset set to be released in late 2022 or 2023, followed by a sleeker pair of augmented reality glasses coming at a later date.
According to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the headset is thought to feature two M1-style Apple Silicon chips that could provide Mac-level computer power, and allow users to seamlessly switch between AR and VR modes.
Apple is rumor to be creating an App Store for the headset, with a focus on gaming, streaming video content, and video conferencing.
Unfortunately, it’s thought that the headset could be delayed until 2023 given a number of issues that have beset the development process. Rumors initially suggested that Apple’s AR/VR headset would come out at some point in 2022, perhaps at WWDC in June, but there are still development issues that Apple needs to overcome.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via MacRumors and @IAmMatthewDavis