Apple’s Secret Plans Unraveled

Rumors have been swirling about Apple’s venture into the mystical realm of a “3D mixed-reality world.” According to some behind-the-scenes job postings and patent filings, there’s more going on than meets the eye. Who wouldn’t want to live in a world where your virtual pet is as real as your actual pet (who is about to be replaced by new cutting-edge tech!)?

The Thrill of Hiring Spree

Since the start of November, Apple has made it known they are actively hiring like they’re preparing for a holiday rush. Over 30 job listings have appeared on their careers page, primarily targeting a mix of software and hardware brains to populate the elusive Technology Development Group (TDG). Are they building a 3D universe or just collecting engineers like Pokémon? We may find out soon enough.

From Augmented Reality to Mixed Reality: What’s in a Name?

The world of AR and VR is constantly evolving, and Apple is at the forefront of making it cooler than ever. One intriguing job listed was for an AR/VR network engineer, who will be instrumental in “connected experiences in a 3D mixed-reality world.” Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? Just imagine building tools for your future favorite mixed-reality game that manages to extend your virtual lunch breaks!

Pats on the Back for Pegatron

Rumor has it; Pegatron—a name that sounds like it belongs on a fantasy team—will be assembling Apple’s AR/VR headgear. Scheduled mass production in Q1 2023 has industry insiders buzzing. Meanwhile, Pegatron—you know, the company responsible for our iPhones—is playing coy about their potential new toy.

Trademark Tango: Reality One and Reality Pro

In a twist fit for a tech thriller, Apple seems to have trademarked a couple of catchy names to represent their upcoming products: Reality One and Reality Pro. Alongside the thrilling names, the patent filings detail buzzworthy trademarks related to VR headsets and gloves to monitor finger actions. Is Apple hinting at a gaming device where your fingers can finally do what they were made for: conquer alternate worlds?

Tim Cook’s Metaverse Outlook

During a Q1 2022 call, Apple CEO Tim Cook openly expressed his admiration for the metaverse concept. He said, “we see a lot of potential in this space and are investing accordingly.” This suggests that Apple isn’t just dipping its toes in the 3D pool; they are ready to cannonball into the deep end.