Apple made several major announcements during its WWDC 2023 keynote, including the introduction of new Mac devices, updated features for iOS 17, and improvements to other platforms such as WatchOS and tvOS. However, it was their traditional “one more thing” that truly captivated the crowd at Apple Park. The Apple Vision Pro, the company’s first mixed reality headset, left the audience shocked and amazed.
Although the Vision Pro won’t be released for some time, with an expected launch in the US in early 2024 at a price of $3,499 (approximately Rs. 2,88,700), it’s sure to be worth the investment for early adopters if it lives up to the expectations set by the keynote.
The Apple Vision Pro has dual Micro OLED displays that you can see right through
Apple Vision Pro: Incredibly Advanced
The media in attendance at Apple Park was amazed by every feature of the Apple Vision Pro when it was announced during the keynote. Of particular note is EyeSight, a feature which uses camera sensors around the device to detect when someone is in the room with the wearer, allowing a look at the wearer’s eyes. This makes the Vision Pro unique among similar headsets by providing the wearer with a connection to the outside world.
The focus of the headset is on allowing the wearer to be present in the real world as much as they want to be in the virtual world. The headset also allows users to adjust their surroundings and promises to work seamlessly with Mac and iOS devices and apps. Therefore, it can be used for productivity and creating an augmented workspace, as well as for watching movies, playing games, or participating in AR-powered FaceTime calls.
Apple Vision Pro: A Ski Mask with a Computer Built-In
The specifications of the Vision Pro are impressive, with dual Micro OLED displays for clear visibility, the M2 chip for power, and multiple cameras, sensors, and microphones that work with hand gestures and voice commands. Users can also use a keyboard and mouse for some productivity functions. For biometric authentication, the Vision Pro uses Optic ID to scan users’ retinas and allow them to log in. All of this works with VisionOS, a new platform developed for Apple’s new ‘spatial computing’ device.
Up close, the Apple Vision Pro is as beautiful as the renders in the keynote. Despite all the hardware and capabilities packed into it, it’s smaller than most other VR and mixed reality headsets. Although media representatives were not allowed to try it on, it looks like the kind of product only Apple could create, with classic Apple design elements throughout. The padding and headband textures are similar to those of the AirPods Max, as is the digital crown on the top. The headset looks like it will be comfortable enough to wear for extended periods.
The Apple Vision Pro can be used with a battery pack, which promises up to two hours of battery life for the headset
When plugged in, the Vision Pro can be used all day, while the battery pack will let users run the headset for two hours at a time. Power is delivered through a MagSafe-like connector, while the battery pack can be conveniently stored in a backpack or pocket.
The outer side of the headset displays some trippy visuals on the preview units on display. There’s no built-in sound on the Vision Pro; users need AirPods for that, and it works with Spatial Audio to virtualize where the sound is coming from based on what’s on the screen. There’s also talk of 3D support, with Disney coming on board as an early partner to support Disney+ on the Vision Pro from day one.
Apple Vision Pro: Final Thoughts
The concepts, technologies, and thought process that have gone into the Vision Pro make it quite possibly the most exciting hardware product to look out for in the coming year. Although it’s not a finished product yet (even the display units were not accessible), Apple promises to deliver the Vision Pro in early 2024 in the US, followed by other markets later on. Promises have been made, and expectations are high.
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