Feb 11, 2024
Apple's debut “spatial computing” headset, Vision Pro, has got the whole industry talking.
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The USD 3500 Vision Pro recently went on sale, though only in select regions.
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The headset blends virtual and augmented reality, collectively called mixed reality, and is being widely seen as the iPhone maker’s next big thing for a future beyond the iPhone.
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Having said that, it’s exorbitant pricing could deter it from mass adoption.
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visionOS, the headset’s operating system supports iPad apps while big brands like Disney have collaborated with Apple to launch dedicated apps and content to try and make full use of the platform.
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There is no denying that the Vision Pro packs tremendous potential despite the challenges including limited battery life.
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Its groundbreaking display (there are two of those, one for each eye with 23 million pixels in total) alone is tempting enough to sway many.
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It has two processors (M2 and R1), both Apple-made and as many as 12 cameras and LiDAR for tracking. The somewhat modular design, too, is a big selling point.
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The Vision Pro has re-ignited the whole debate around virtual reality in particular.
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OpenAI chief Sam Altman has called Apple’s new Vision Pro the “second most impressive tech since the iPhone.”
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We can’t say for sure if he has tried the headset in person but regardless of whether or not he has, it’s big praise for the headset.
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