Apple would not be the first to adopt the term “xrOS.” In an odd coincidence, Meta had a team of roughly 300 developers working on a mixed-reality operating system called Meta. However, that business does not seem to be behind the most recent trademark registrations.
For many years, Apple CEO Tim Cook has promoted his interest in augmented reality, and the firm has established a similar framework called ARKit, which allows iPhones and iPads to run AR applications.
Its initial gadget in the field is projected to be far more expensive than current mainstream rivals, with ultra-high-resolution displays for VR and many additional cameras to handle the AR features. It will also include hand-tracking features and a CPU based on the M2 chip, which is used in the company’s most recent Macs.
Apple showcased the gadget to its board of directors earlier this year, indicating progress in development.
