![]() But there are a lot of rumors suggesting Apple may also introduce a new term for its AR and VR software, RealityOS. What that new technology will be is anyone's guess. But it may announce new software for its AR Kit technology, which helps power AR-enabled apps such as Smash Tanks and Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs. The company isn't expected to show off its headset at WWDC this year, though a recent report from Bloomberg said its board of directors recently got a look at the device. ![]() If you've played Pokemon Go on your phone or used a face filter on Instagram, that's AR.Īpple's headset is expected to involve some combination of both technologies, offering VR for immersive experiences and AR when you want to interact with the outside world. Quick reminder: Virtual reality, or VR, is where a screen is placed so close to your eyes your brain is tricked into thinking you're inside a virtual world.Īugmented reality, or AR, is where computer images are overlaid on the real world. There's also a feature that understands when you're a triathlete, switching between swimming, cycling and running.Īpple's been rumored to be working on a headset that straddles the worlds of virtual reality and augmented reality, which could move the company into the highly contested metaverse, which is already populated by rivals such as Meta and Microsoft. This isn't just for runs, but also for walking, hiking and other activities. You can now race against yourself if you're running a route you typically take, Apple says. "Running with a power target can help you go the distance," Apple says. ![]() (This is kinda wild when you think about how much math is involved - the only sensor it has is on your wrist.)Īpple's also adding heart rate zones, which help you to identify how hard your workout is.Īnd you can add alerts to a workout, to have the watch alert you when your heart rate moves above or below a target zone for example. Apple's adding new running form metrics, which track how you move up or down to understand your "vertical oscillation." It does this by understanding your torso movement based on your wrist position.
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