Apple’s interest in the Virtual Reality arena appears to be intensifying, judging by a recent job posting detailed on Monday.
The company is looking for engineers to “create high performance apps that integrate with Virtual Reality systems,” according to the listing, as spotted by 9to5Mac.
The company writes: “We are looking for a software engineer to develop UI and applications to create next generation software experiences. The individual must be able to take participate in collaborative and iterative UI design through the implementation phases & complete performant user experience code for product delivery.”
The post, which hit Apple’s jobs site over weekend, also requires candidates who’re familiar with 3D Graphics programming as well as Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality development.
Whether this means that Apple is hoping to built its own VR accessory for iOS and Mac OS X devices, or is looking to provide experiences for other platforms, including those compatible with iOS devices, remains to be seen.
Earlier this year the company was awarded a patent for Oculus Rift style Virtual Reality headset which was described as a “goggle system for providing a personal media viewing experience.”
Howver, just today, details of a product called the Pinc VR, which promises to turn the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus into a VR headset, just like the Samsung Gear VR does for the Note 4 phablet. Could Apple be plotting to develop for devices like this?
Could we all be walking through iOS apps within the confines of a Virtual Reality headset one day? Will Apple launch a device to rival the Oculus Rift, the Samsung Gear VR or Sony’s forthcoming Project Morpheus headset? It may not be too long before we find out.
Read more: Project Morpheus: Is it ready?
Via: Gizmodo
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