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Definition: Apple Vision Pro
Apple's "spatial computing" headset, which provides both virtual reality and augmented reality. Powered by the VisionOS operating system and introduced in 2024, Apple Vision Pro is a high-end system with 256GB of storage that retails for $3,499. At launch, hundreds of apps and arcade games were available.
From VR, AR and XR to Spatial Computing
Apple encourages its developers to use the term "spatial computing" rather than virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR). Starting with iOS 17.2, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max can create 3D videos for the headset. See iPhone 15. See VR/AR/MR/XR.
FaceTiming, Travel Mode and EyeSight
When FaceTiming, Vision Pro simulates the user's eye, hand and face movements to the other party to provide a realistic in-person experience. A travel mode cuts down the required hand gestures; for example, when cramped in a coach seat on a plane. In order to make the system friendlier to everyone else in the room, the EyeSight option displays the user's eyes on front-facing screens as if wearing clear goggles. See spatial computing, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality and Meta Quest.
Fully Loaded = Expensive
Additional cost for prescription lenses, more storage, 2-year warranty, protective case, spare battery and holder plus tax can bring the total cost to $5,000 and more. Although enthusiasts indeed rave about the product, curious people have bought and returned the unit before the two-week trial period ended. Only a couple months after introduction, Apple lowered its 2024 sales forecast.
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From VR, AR and XR to Spatial Computing
Apple encourages its developers to use the term "spatial computing" rather than virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR). Starting with iOS 17.2, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max can create 3D videos for the headset. See iPhone 15. See VR/AR/MR/XR.
FaceTiming, Travel Mode and EyeSight
When FaceTiming, Vision Pro simulates the user's eye, hand and face movements to the other party to provide a realistic in-person experience. A travel mode cuts down the required hand gestures; for example, when cramped in a coach seat on a plane. In order to make the system friendlier to everyone else in the room, the EyeSight option displays the user's eyes on front-facing screens as if wearing clear goggles. See spatial computing, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality and Meta Quest.
Fully Loaded = Expensive
Additional cost for prescription lenses, more storage, 2-year warranty, protective case, spare battery and holder plus tax can bring the total cost to $5,000 and more. Although enthusiasts indeed rave about the product, curious people have bought and returned the unit before the two-week trial period ended. Only a couple months after introduction, Apple lowered its 2024 sales forecast.
Vision Pro creates a gigantic display screen for the user, and the resolution is exceptional, packing 64 pixels into the same space as one pixel in an iPhone. Up to 1TB of storage is available. (Image courtesy of Apple, Inc.)