Apple's ‘realityOS’ appears again

Wow, the latest leak about Apple's AR/VR headset really nails some details. "realityOS" is looking very real, and is getting close to release. Hit the post for details.

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Another reference to Apple’s unreleased “realityOS” operating system leaked Wednesday in new open source code. It suggests the company’s highly anticipated mixed-reality headset is getting closer to its public debut.

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Apple retail store employees are getting more time off. Both sick days and vacation days. This is part of improving the benefits for those who work in the Mac-maker’s brick-and-mortar locations.

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