Apple has introduced its latest groundbreaking innovation, Apple Vision Pro, a spatial computer that seamlessly merges digital content with the physical world. This revolutionary device allows users to stay connected while immersing themselves in a fully three-dimensional user interface controlled by their eyes, hands, and voice. With the world’s first spatial operating system, visionOS, Apple Vision Pro offers an unparalleled experience of interacting with digital content as if it were physically present.
Apple CEO, Tim Cook, expressed his excitement about the new era of computing, stating, “Just as the Mac and iPhone revolutionized personal and mobile computing, Apple Vision Pro introduces us to spatial computing.” Cook emphasized that Vision Pro’s input system and numerous groundbreaking innovations set it apart from anything created before, unlocking incredible experiences for users and exciting opportunities for developers.
Mike Rockwell, Apple’s vice president of the Technology Development Group, highlighted the extensive invention involved in creating their first spatial computer. Through tight integration of hardware and software, Apple designed a compact wearable device that represents the pinnacle of personal electronics.
Extraordinary New Experiences With Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro offers extraordinary new experiences across various domains. Its visionOS provides an infinite canvas for apps, enabling them to appear side by side at any scale and granting users infinite screen real estate for enhanced productivity. Additionally, the device supports Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad, allowing users to create a perfect workspace or transform their Mac experience into a portable 4K display.
In terms of entertainment, Apple Vision Pro delivers captivating experiences with its two ultra-high-resolution displays, turning any space into a personal movie theater with a screen that feels 100 feet wide. It offers immersive video recordings and access to an exciting lineup of immersive videos. Gaming enthusiasts can explore new types of games that span a spectrum of immersion levels and play over 100 Apple Arcade games on a screen as large as desired.
Vision Pro also introduces “Environments,” expanding a user’s world beyond the physical room with dynamic landscapes that aid in focus and decluttering. By twisting the Digital Crown, users can control their level of presence or immersion in these environments.
The device revolutionizes the way users capture and relive memories. Equipped with Apple’s first three-dimensional camera, Vision Pro allows users to capture spatial photos and videos with Spatial Audio, transporting them back to significant moments in their lives. It seamlessly integrates with iCloud, offering users access to their entire photo library and enabling them to view photos and videos at a life-size scale.
Apple Vision Pro transforms FaceTime calls into spatial experiences. Participants appear in life-size tiles, and Spatial Audio creates the illusion of voices coming from their respective positions. Users wearing Vision Pro are represented by a digital Persona that reflects their real-time facial and hand movements, facilitating shared activities during FaceTime calls.
The new App Store for Vision Pro enables users to discover apps and content from developers, including familiar iPhone and iPad apps optimized for spatial computing. Developers are encouraged to leverage the unique capabilities of Vision Pro and visionOS to design innovative app experiences.
World’s 1st Ever Spatial Computing OS
Built on the foundations of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, visionOS was specifically designed to meet the low-latency requirements of spatial computing. It introduces a brand-new three-dimensional interface that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, creating a more immersive user experience. The input system allows users to navigate and interact with spatial content using their eyes, hands, and voice.
Apple Vision Pro’s breakthrough design combines advanced materials with a compact form factor. It features a three-dimensionally formed and laminated glass that acts as an optical surface for the device’s cameras and sensors. The glass merges seamlessly with a custom aluminum alloy frame, which curves gently around the user’s face. The device offers a tailored fit with flexible straps and a three-dimensionally knitted Head Band.
The device’s hardware innovations include an ultra-high-resolution display system powered by Apple silicon. Each display, the size of a postage stamp, packs 23 million pixels using micro-OLED technology. The resulting clarity and sharpness deliver breathtaking visual experiences. The Spatial Audio system creates an immersive soundscape based on the user’s head and ear geometry, enhancing the overall experience. The eye tracking system, enabled by high-speed cameras and invisible light patterns, allows for responsive and intuitive input.
Privacy and security are paramount in Apple Vision Pro. The Optic ID authentication system analyzes a user’s iris under various invisible LED light exposures, comparing it with securely encrypted data stored in the device’s Secure Enclave. Eye tracking information remains private, not shared with Apple or third-party apps. Camera and sensor data are processed at the system level to ensure privacy. Visual indicators notify others when users capture spatial photos or videos.
Price & Availability Of Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro will be available for purchase starting at $3,499 (U.S.) early next year on Apple’s website and in select Apple Store locations in the U.S., with availability in more countries following later in the year. Customers will have the opportunity to experience and personalize their fit for Vision Pro at Apple Store locations. More information about Vision Pro can be found at apple.com/apple-vision-pro.
