Apple wants to have a standalone augmented reality headset ready for use by 2019, according to a new report from Bloomberg. • According to Bloomberg, the planned AR headset would have its own display, a new chip, and a specially-designed operating system, currently referred to internally as “rOS” or “reality operating system.” Apple’s engineers are reportedly exploring a number of ways users might control the headset, including head gestures, touch panels, and voice control via Siri. • With prototype headsets still in the works, though, Apple’s designers are said to be using HTC Vive VR headsets to test the limitations and potential of AR. Applications they’re exploring, says Bloomberg, include mapping, messaging, and “virtual meeting rooms.” • Check out our partner @technologyofhumanity for more tech updates • • • • • #tech #technology #iphone #iphones #apple #iphonex #iphone7plus #iphone8plus #iphone #iphone #iphoneart #iphonepic #ar #augumentedreality #vr #virualreality #hive #googlecardboard #smartphone #mobile #luxurybrand #expensivetaste #followforfollow (at Los Angeles, California)