App Store Connect Hints at xrOS as Name of Apple's Headset Software

[MacRumors]

Just days ahead of WWDC, where Apple is expected to unveil its long-rumored AR/VR headset, developer Steve Troughton-Smith has managed to trick App Store Connect into showing the headset's rumored "xrOS" operating system name.

Apple headset concept by Marcus Kane​

After analyzing some of Apple's open source code, Troughton-Smith attempted to submit an app crafted for the headset. App Store Connect rejected the app, but recognized it as an xrOS binary in an error message, despite Troughton-Smith never mentioning xrOS. This provides yet another indication that xrOS will be the public-facing name of the headset's operating system, as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported.

The error message, which does not capitalize xrOS or iOS:

Incorrect Platform. You included the xros arm64 executable in your ios bundle. Only ios executables can be included.

Apple is likely behind a few shell companies that have applied for trademarks for various other names, including xrProOS, realityproOS, and realOS, but it appears increasingly likely that xrOS will prevail as the name of the headset's operating system.

Earlier this week, we published a guide that provides an overview of what to expect from xrOS based on rumors. Apple is expected to preview xrOS alongside iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 during its WWDC keynote on June 5. The headset itself is also expected to be unveiled, providing a first look at the hardware.

Article Link: App Store Connect Hints at xrOS as Name of Apple's Headset Software

 

[klasma]

If Eros and Xerox had a child.

 

[macsplusmacs]

The only reason I would like xrOS over RealityOS is cause I am a real lazy typist.

 

[ss2cire]

bros (tried to type xrOS autocorrected to bros)

xrOS just rolls off the tongue.. but I suppose I'll get use to it.

 

[Apple Fan 2008]

I guess this confirms this.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Really wish Apple had picked the name, "Reality OS". I'm still upset about that. 😒

 

[contacos]

Stupid name. What is the X even supposed to mean? Are we entering Sony naming territories? Please not

 

[filmantopia]

Extended reality... what Apple is dubbing their flavor of augmented and virtual reality.

 

[wilhoitm]

Really wish Apple had picked the name, "Reality OS". I'm still upset about that. 😒

RealityOS is too geeky and Metaverse like where as Extended Reality is more realistic! Some say VR has a negative connotation of being cooped up in a basement somewhere being anti-social.

 

[guzhogi]

Whatever it's called, I'm curious to see what kinds of apps people create with this. I can see things like games, and if/when Apple makes a headset that's as small and light as sunglasses, I could see AR glasses that give walking directions, and popup text messages.

I guess architectural firms have started using VR to show what a building looks like before it's built. That sounds cool.

 

[fakejobs]

Stupid name. What is the X even supposed to mean? Are we entering Sony naming territories? Please not

X means cross. So, it's a cross between real-life objects and virtual objects.

 

[DotCom2]

Stupid name. What is the X even supposed to mean? Are we entering Sony naming territories? Please not

I agree. Remember the XR iPhone? and people were so confused on the name? "ten R" or "EX R".

 

[mystery hill]

What is the X even supposed to mean?

Expensive.

 

[Mr. Dee]

I pronounce it Zeros. Anyway, this guy Steve Troughton-Smith is a genius. I'm sure Apple has tried to hire but he keeps declining. He knows too much not to be working there.

 

[MrSkoTA]

Some pretty good sleuthing! THESE are the kind of rumors I live for!

 

[MacsRgr8]

I agree. Remember the XR iPhone? and people were so confused on the name? "ten R" or "EX R".

Apple has used the "capital X" for 10 for..?

• Mac OS X (certainly "ten")
• iPhone X (certainly "ten")
• Logic Pro X (probably "ten"..)
• Final Cut Pro X (probably "ten"..)
• iPhone XR ("ten"-arrr .. or not..?)
• Display Pro XDR ("ten" dee-arrr.. eh certainly not)
• .. etc

So, not sure lol.

 

[MrWayne]

I still believe it will be more AR than VR

 

[topdrawer]

Im not looking forward to an even bigger more bloated xcode app with stuff ill never touch. I wish apple would split up the dev packages.

 

[topdrawer]

Expensive.

Extra-expensive

 

[dork]

Because when Apple does it, it's not "virtual" reality, it's "eXtra reality"!

 

[yabeweb]

Stupid name. What is the X even supposed to mean? Are we entering Sony naming territories? Please not

Extended Reality OS

 

[AppleTO]

X means cross. So, it's a cross between real-life objects and virtual objects.

Intersting. Maybe it could be pronounced "crOS".

 

[Drewsf1]

I’ll bet $100 that Apple will be using the term “Extended Reality” instead of “Augmented Reality“ like everyone else.

 

[svish]

Would have preferred it to be realityOS.

 

[Harry1010]

Extended reality... what Apple is dubbing their flavor of augmented and virtual reality.

It’s pretty interesting! Extended reality is a super super old, research/design- terminology. I find it quite funny how they’re using such a dated term in their not so dated product!