Will realityOS debut at WWDC?

Will they or won't they?

The rumors surrounding the long-awaited debut of realityOS -- Apple's operating system for AR/VR headsets -- are murky at best.

Some are convinced Apple will show off the new OS at WWDC next week, in order to get developers on board before unveiling the hardware at a later date.

But others argue it's still too early, and Apple will sit on its AR/VR efforts until the hardware is ready.

I wish I had the answer. I'd love to get a sneak peek next week.

But even if Apple doesn't roll out realityOS, there's always iOS/iPadOS 16.

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

On Sunday, when people noticed “realityOS” trademarks set for international filing on June 8, mad speculation flew that at least the software platform for Apple’s planned AR/VR headsets could be unveiled at WWDC22, which starts June 6. And while it’s tantalizing speculation with other supporting evidence, there is reason for doubt, too.

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"The point is that people really don't have to understand how computers work. Most people have no concept of how an automatic transmission works, yet they know how to drive a car. You don't have to study physics to understand the laws of motion to drive a car. You don't have to understand any of this stuff to use Macintosh." -- Steve Jobs

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