Apple has recently unveiled the Apple Vision Pro, their inaugural VR/AR headset, putting an end to long-standing speculation. Interestingly, Apple refers to it as the world's foremost "spatial computer," running on a completely novel operating system known as "VisionOS."
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| Apple unveiled Vision Pro |
Display
The Apple Vision Pro comes with a remarkable screen that features an impressive 23 million pixels per eye, spread across two micro OLED screens comparable to postage stamps in size. Additionally, Apple highlights that the headset incorporates catadioptric lenses, which enhance the visuals to deliver astonishingly sharp and clear imagery. These enhancements, combined with wide color range and high dynamic range, create breathtaking experiences.
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| Apple Vision Pro Display |
For individuals requiring vision correction, the Apple Vision Pro provides Zeiss Optical Inserts, guaranteeing precise visual clarity and accurate eye tracking.
Performance
The Apple Vision Pro operates on a dual-core variant of Apple's M2 chipset, accompanied by an innovative R1 chip. This R1 chip handles data from 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones to guarantee accurate presentation of content in front of the user's eyes.
Furthermore, the R1 chip has the capability to swiftly stream fresh images to the displays within a mere 12 milliseconds, surpassing the speed of a blink.
Battery
The headset comes with a "high-performance" custom portable battery pack, providing up to two hours of backup power from an external source. However, users have the flexibility to utilize the headset throughout the day by keeping it plugged in.
Headset Controls
The Apple Vision Pro offers the ability to unlock the device using your eyes, or more precisely, your retina, through a secure authentication system called Optic ID. This system analyzes your iris for identification purposes.
Moreover, the VisionOS can be controlled without the need for physical controllers, utilizing your eyes, hands, and voice. You can effortlessly navigate through apps by directing your gaze or tapping your fingers for selections, scrolling by flicking your wrist, or utilizing your voice for dictation.
Apple’s EyeSight
Apple has also unveiled Apple EyeSight, a feature that creates a transparent sensation when someone approaches you while wearing the headset. This remarkable functionality enables both parties to see each other's eyes through the device.
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| Eyesight feature |
However, when you are engrossed in an environment or engaged with an application, EyeSight provides visual indicators to others, signaling that you are occupied or unavailable.
New App Store for VisionOS
A fresh App Store has been introduced specifically for VisionOS, offering the capability to download a vast selection of iPhone and iPad apps. These apps are seamlessly compatible with the new input system of the Vision Pro, ensuring effortless functionality.
Additionally, the headset enables you to engage in FaceTime calls where all participants are displayed in live-size tiles. Moreover, the Spatial Audio feature creates an immersive experience by rendering sound as if it is emanating from the specific positions of the speakers.
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| FaceTime on Vision Pro |
Digital Avatar / Persona
While engaged in a call, every user will have a virtual representation of themselves known as 'Persona'. This digital avatar is generated through Apple's sophisticated machine learning algorithms and accurately mirrors facial expressions and hand gestures in real-time.
Work
Furthermore, the Apple Vision Pro offers compatibility with Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad, enabling users to establish a workspace that seamlessly integrates the functionalities of a Mac. This wireless setup provides a large, personal, and portable 4K display with remarkably sharp text, enhancing the overall user experience.
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| Working on the Apple Vision Pro |
Entertainment
With the Apple Vision Pro, you can transform it into your own personal movie theater experience, featuring a screen that provides the sensation of being 100 feet wide, accompanied by support for the Spatial Audio system. Furthermore, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy over 100 Apple Arcade games on a screen of any desired size, complete with immersive audio and compatibility with popular game controllers.
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| Entertainment |
Digital Crown
The headset is equipped with the renowned digital crown, granting you the power to regulate the level of presence or immersion according to your preference.
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| Digital Crown on the Apple Vision Pro |
Camera and Photos
The Apple Vision Pro introduces Apple's inaugural 3D camera, allowing you to capture, revisit, and deeply engage with your cherished memories accompanied by Spatial Audio. Additionally, you have the ability to access your complete photo library stored in iCloud, enabling you to view photos and videos at a life-size scale, enhancing the immersive experience.
Another notable feature is the inclusion of panorama shots taken on an iPhone, which envelop you, giving the impression that you are physically present at the exact location where the photo was captured.
Design
AvailabilityThe headset is crafted using a specialized aluminum frame that gracefully contours around the user's face. It features a modular system that allows for personalized adjustments to ensure a proper and comfortable fit. The Light Seal component, available in various shapes and sizes, is made from a soft textile material that flexes to match the user's facial contours, creating a precise fit. Flexible straps are incorporated to keep the audio close to the ears.
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| Vision Pro Design |
Additionally, the headband is easily secured with a straightforward mechanism, facilitating convenient swapping for different sizes or styles. The included headband is 3D knitted as a single piece, providing cushioning, breathability, and stretch for enhanced comfort.
Availability
The Apple Vision Pro is scheduled to be released in the United States in the early months of the upcoming year, priced at $3,499. Following its initial launch, availability will subsequently expand to other countries in the near future.
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