Apple is developing various augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) projects, some of which have yet to be publicly announced. Hardware development since January 2021 has reportedly been led by former Senior VP Dan Riccio, who is reporting directly to Tim Cook.[1][2]
Hardware technologies
- N301: Apple is reportedly working on an "Apple VR" headset which would allow the user to be virtually connected from any location, in a more immersive experience than an iPhone, iPad, or Mac can presently offer through FaceTime.[3][4][5]
- N421: A set of lightweight AR glasses which would co-exist more seamlessly with the user's surroundings. This approach was reportedly preferred by former design chief Jonathan Ive during early development.[6] This project has been referred to as "Apple Glasses" by the tech media.[7]
- T288: A combination of AR and VR projects, possibly encompassing the above.[8]
Software technologies
- ARKit, scene data gathering and processing introduced in iOS 11.[9]
- RealityKit, scene rendering and simulation introduced in iOS 13.
- Reality Composer, an app for building and testing AR experiences for iPhone and iPad.
- Reality Converter, a utility for converting between 3D formats for use in RealityKit.
- realityOS, an operating system for the above hardware and software.[10]
References
- ↑ Dan Riccio begins a new chapter at Apple, Apple Inc. 2021-01-25.
- ↑ Apple’s Dan Riccio Shifts From Hardware Chief to AR, VR Headsets by Mark Gurman, Bloomberg. 2021-02-08.
- ↑ Apple Glasses leaks and rumors: What Apple's smart glasses could become by Scott Stein, CNET. 16-07-2020
- ↑ Apple plans to make 'Apple Glass' comfortable for extended immersive experiences By William Gallagher, AppleInsider. 2020-09-23.
- ↑ Apple Glasses release date, price, news, leaks and what we know so far by Gerald Lynch, James Peckham, TechRadar. 2020-06-22
- ↑ Go read this detailed look at Apple’s AR and VR headset development by Jon Porter, The Verge. 2020-06-19.
- ↑ Apple’s smart glasses said to launch in 2023, three years later than originally expected by Todd Haselton, CNBC.
- ↑ Apple AR headset codenamed 'T288' said to run new 'rOS' operating system, launch as soon as 2020 by Neil Hughes, AppleInsider. 2017-11-08.
- ↑ Apple AR headset codenamed 'T288' said to run new 'rOS' operating system, launch as soon as 2020 by Neil Hughes, AppleInsider. 2017-11-08.
- ↑ Apple source code references 'realityOS' for potential VR/AR headsets by Steve t. Dent, Engadget. 2022-02-09.
See also
- QuickTime VR, Apple's first venture into VR for classic Mac OS.
External links
- AR Creation Tools at Apple Developer
- Apple VR at AppleInsider
- Apple Glasses: VR and AR Are Coming at MacRumors
