Apple introduces its first AR/MR helmet.
Today, everyone who is responsible for the project has become suspicious. However, this is not all we know about the device. Let’s summarize the information from rumors and insiders.
The working name of the device is Reality Pro. Most likely, closer to the announcement, it will be replaced with another one.
Name of the medical system
Initially, Apple called the operating system for the headset realityOS. However, closer to the release, the naming was replaced by xrOS (the company has already registered trade and word marks around the world). It is believed that xrOS stands for “augmented reality”.
This is consistent with the fact that the company does not want to completely cut off the user from the outside world. For example, the headset itself will have pleasure-consuming cameras so that users can see everything around them.
Features xrOS
xrOS will be the heart of the future helmet. It will be as marketable as iOS and macOS and will follow an API for reach in its own app store.
Bloomberg’s exceptional features include gaming, watching videos, movies/series/shows, fitness, meditation, sports outings, conference calls and more.
Apple focuses on voice control via Siri, as well as support for interaction with iPhone, iPad or Mac. However, the development team was extremely saddened by the effectiveness of the voice assistant, which they found over alternative input methods. Whether they will be is unknown.
With xrOS it will be possible to launch iPad apps. There is a special interface for this. Such owners do not rush to fully integrate their programs and AR / MR helmet.
For macOS users, the advantage of the headset is the ability to use it as external monitor for mac. You can see the computer screen and work with normal keyboards and mice/trackpad.
According to The Information, xrOS enables native AR apps to be received using Siri. No programming knowledge is required for this.
FaceTime connectivity will be a central aspect of the xrOS evaluation. Apple has reportedly developed a new version of FaceTime for the headset that will “realistically display and match the user’s entire body to reality.”
Users of the ability to freely switch between AR and VR. This can be done using the analogue Digital Crown from the Apple Watch. [9to5]
Source: Iphones RU
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