Apple AR/VR headset just got closer to launch — here's all the details - Tom's Guide

Bloomberg reports AR/VR device has been shown to Apple's board.

The rumored Apple AR/VR headset might've just passed a major milestone, bringing it closer to an official launch.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the demonstration indicates "development of the device has reached an advanced stage." Gurman's sources said the headset's software is being worked on and will be called rOS — r for "reality.".

According to Bloomberg's reporting, the Apple AR/VR headset is being worked on by a team of about 2,000 employees.

On Thursday we reported the Apple’s VR/AR headset launch could be some way off, according to insights from The Information.

The Information's intel makes it seem the headset isn't ready for paying customers, but there are other Apple AR/VR headset launch timing rumors to consider.

Analyst Jeff Pu of Haitong International Securities said the headset reveal could happen next year, while Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple could announce it this year and launch it sometime in 2023.

If there's one thing we know for certain, it's that Apple will not launch a headset until it works as desired and integrates with other Apple devices, as the company's customers have come to expect.

Apple's VR/AR headset will be one of the company's biggest announcements ever.

That said, don't expect to see a headset at WWDC 2022, scheduled for June 6.