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xrOS {{stub}}visionOS ([[Extended Reality ]] OS) is the operating system (OS) for the upcoming [[Apple MR headset]]. The current version of the name being used internally by Apple was reported on December 2022 in Bloomberg, by Mark Gurman. <ref name=”1” > Moon, M (2022). Apple's upcoming mixed reality headset will reportedly run 'xrOSvisionOS'. Endagdget. https://www.engadget.com/apple-xros-mixed-reality-headset-130532613.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3RhcnRwYWdlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAH81CTC5Uu8KVtRICz-pFdeGCThUHXl8ZKqzdUFVfC_waRByDQ6LmGPBKllAwuxppl8H7qvZ03GuWfgnUbmVK3YGiTWRbZNB6Hl1L8YijwqCAlZHNMSjkTpYLq3iU96lysOJwjCcTaKuhDyA6zVCd8PlKukdZfm25Gv-XNj4RbaN</ref> <ref name=”2” > Mok, A (2022). Apple's long-rumored headset is reportedly getting a new name for its software: 'xrOSvisionOS'. Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/apples-vrar-headset-software-will-reportedly-be-renamed-xros-2022-12?IR=T</ref> There is no information about if this will be the final name of the headset's OS. <ref name=”3” > Malhotra, V (2022). Apple’s Long-Rumored Mixed Reality Headset to Run ‘xrOS’‘visionOS’. Beebom. https://beebom.com/apple-mixed-reality-headset-run-xros/</ref> Meta also seemed to have been interested in using xrOS visionOS has a name for its device's OS. <ref name=”4” > Lewis, D (2022). Apple xrOSvisionOS, Twitter safe on the App Store, and 1 way to freshen up old AirPods. Mac O'Clock. https://medium.com/macoclock/apple-xros-twitter-safe-on-the-app-store-and-1-way-to-freshen-up-old-airpods-david-lewis-b372310d11d8</ref>

Previous rumours suggested that the MR headset's OS was known as realityOS. <ref name=”2” ></ref> The change of name seems to better reflect the device's vision as a [[mixed reality]] ([[MR]]) headset, with the inclusion of [[augmented reality]] ([[AR]]) and [[virtual reality]] ([[VR]]). This [[XR]] ([[extended reality]]) capabilities will allow the user to both be completely immersed in a virtual environment or augment reality with an overlay of visual information over the real world. <ref name=”2” ></ref> <ref name=”5” > Clover, J (2022). Apple Now Calling AR/VR Headset Operating System 'xrOSvisionOS'. MacRumours. https://www.macrumors.com/2022/12/01/apple-headset-operating-system-xros/</ref>

The name xrOS visionOS appeared on patent applications filed in key markets worlwide <ref name=”6” > Evans, J (2022). Apple gives up on 'Reality,' but still wants to extend it. ComputerWorld. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3681892/apple-gives-up-on-reality-but-still-wants-to-extend-it.html</ref> like the US, Europe, and Asia by Deep Dive LLC. <ref name=”1” ></ref> According to Gurman, this is a shell corporation that may be owned by Apple. <ref name=”2” ></ref> The practice of using a shell corporations to trademark products is a common practice of Apple. <ref name=”3” ></ref>

xrOS visionOS is said to include new versions of core apps like Messages, Maps, FaceTime and other apps <ref name=”7” > Riley, D (2022) Apple mixed-reality headset operating system reportedly now known as ‘xrOS’‘visionOS’. SiliconANGLE.https://siliconangle.com/2022/12/01/apple-mixed-reality-headset-operating-system-reportedly-now-known-xros/</ref> <ref name=”8” > Bains, C (2022). Apple’s mixed-reality headset could finally appear next year. The Shortcut.https://www.theshortcut.com/p/apple-mixed-reality-headset-2023</ref> Third parties will also be able to develop their games and apps using the operating system's software development kit. <ref name=”2” ></ref> <ref name=”7” ></ref>