The long-talked about Apple AR/VR headset could finally launch later this year, and we've got a new round of app development leaks hinting that anyone is going to be able to create AR experiences. on this device.
According to sources who spoke to The Information (opens in a new tab) (via MacRumors (opens in a new tab)), Apple is working on software development tools to make the app creation process as simple as possible. possible. The more applications are created, the more attractive the headphones are going to be.
These tools mean users can even create their own apps through Siri, the report states: so you can simply describe the experience you want to see in AR, and Siri will interpret your commands and create it for you.
Health & Wellness
One of the examples cited in the article is being able to create an app that shows virtual pets walking around a room, simply by describing it to Siri. No coding or computer graphic design skills are required to set it up.
It's worth noting that the information coming from the story is from XNUMX, so it may be a bit outdated now, and obviously not confirmed or official to begin with. Nonetheless, it makes sense that Apple would want to make app development as simple as possible.
The report also says that Apple is working on AR content for headphones, with health and wellness being a priority. One potential use for the device is as a meditation aid, allowing users to sit over calming digitally generated scenes of their choosing.
Analysis: following a trend
If the details in this report from The Information are accurate, Apple is following something of a trend when it comes to making its AR software development tools as simple to access as possible, and the ultimate goal is to increase user engagement. as much as possible.
Those of you with kids at home are probably familiar with Roblox, the online gaming platform that makes coding (opens in a new tab) easy, designing, and creating experiences, just like using it. Apple may well be aiming for something similar here.
Then, naturally, there's the smash hit Minecraft - another game that's also a platform for creating new games and environments. The appeal of Roblox and Minecraft is not only in what they are, but more in what else you can do with them in terms of programming (opens in a new tab).
If Apple wants to convince a significant number of people to pay for its AR/VR headset (or its mixed reality headset, if you prefer), then a wide range of apps will be needed - and this could be the perfect way to ensure lo that.