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Apple is Reportedly Testing an Apple Pencil With Vision Pro Support

Apple is reportedly testing an Apple Pencil that works with visionOS for the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset.

New Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard could launch alongside new iPad models in the upcoming weeks. [ more ]

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1 month ago

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Apple Vision Pro Said to Launch in These Countries Soon

Apple Vision Pro could expand to more countries based on clues in device's code

Tipster hints at earlier global release of Apple Vision Pro due to limited US market demand [ more ]

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Apple Vision Pro Could Arrive in China by May, but With a Different Name

Apple Vision Pro sales surpass 200,000 units before hitting retail stores in the US.

China launch of Apple Vision Pro expected in April or May, with potential complications due to trademark ownership by Huawei. [ more ]

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Design

Face time: how the art world is preparing to work with the Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset has high-fidelity visual capabilities that artists and developers can take advantage of.

The headset's computing power and visuals are a dramatic improvement over existing market rivals, allowing for unpixelated, high-resolution experiences. [ more ]

The Verge

You won't be able to use the YouTube app on Vision Pro

YouTube and Spotify won't have native apps on the Apple Vision Pro headset.

46 of the most popular apps on the App Store won't have native visionOS apps at launch. [ more ]

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Apple Vision Pro Will Support These Streaming Services, Offer 150 3D Movies

The Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset will support multiple streaming services including Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, ESPN, Paramount+, and more.

Users will have access to 150 3D movies and can also rent or buy other 3D movies via the Apple TV app. [ more ]

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These Third-Party Apps Said to Get Get Native Support on Apple Vision Pro

Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset is available for preorders in the US and aims to cater to productivity, entertainment, and gaming needs.

Major streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify are not supporting the Vision Pro platform, but Apple has received submissions for around 250 apps with native support for visionOS. [ more ]

The Verge

Here's what you need to know about preordering the Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro will be available for preorder on January 19th, with a release date set for February 2nd.

The headset features a 4K display for each eye and allows users to switch between virtual reality and augmented reality. [ more ]

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The Drum

2 weeks ago

Wearables

The Apple Vision Pro is down but not out, experts say

Apple is cutting back production of its Vision Pro headset due to slow US sales, but future mainstream success is possible. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Wearables

Apple reportedly cuts Vision Pro production due to low demand

Apple cut orders for Vision Pro, expects lower sales than anticipated, impacting future plans for mixed reality headset. [ more ]

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2 months ago

What Apple's New Vision Pro Headset Might Do to Our Brain

Apple released Vision Pro mixed-reality headset for $3,500, designed as a spatial computer for daily tasks, sparking skepticism about replacing traditional devices. [ more ]

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Drivers using Apple Vision Pro headsets prompt road safety concerns

Apple has released a wearable mixed-reality headset called Apple Vision Pro.

Videos and images of users wearing the headset in public have drawn comparisons to Black Mirror. [ more ]

Mail Online

I tried Apple's Vision Pro... and it felt like a Black Mirror episode

Apple launches the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in-store for $3,500

The headset provides shockingly intimate and vivid experiences, reminiscent of the show Black Mirror [ more ]

WIRED

Apple's Vision Pro Headset Shows the Future of Computing Is Bulky and Weird

The Apple Vision Pro is a new mixed-reality headset that operates independently and offers a unique software experience.

The headset allows users to watch movies, play games, and even do work in a desktop-like experience. [ more ]

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Apple Vision Pro to Sell Out Quickly After Launch, Analyst Says: Here's Why

Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset may be sold out soon after its release.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that only 60,000-80,000 units will be produced for the initial shipment. [ more ]

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Apple's Vision Pro headset hits US stores today. Here's what you need to know

Apple's mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, officially launched in stores on Friday in the US.

The headset is priced at $3,499 and can cost up to $4,600 with additional accessories. [ more ]

WIRED

The Apple Vision Pro Lives Deep in the Uncanny Valley

The Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset is being released tomorrow with a high price tag and limited app availability.

The headset is seen more as a development kit than a fully realized product, with its true potential potentially years away. [ more ]

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Here's How Many Apple Vision Pro Headsets Apple Has Sold So Far

Apple has sold over 200,000 units of its Vision Pro headset in the US within a 10-day period.

The Vision Pro is set to go on sale in Apple Stores in the US on February 2. [ more ]

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Apple Vision Pro Preorders Go Live in the US Ahead of February 2 Launch

Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset is available for pre-order in the US.

The headset is priced starting at $3,499 and will be sold in Apple Stores starting on February 2. [ more ]

Inverse

How To Preorder Apple's Vision Pro Right Now

Apple officially opens preorders for its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, starting at $3,499.

Customers will need to do a face scan and may need optical inserts for a proper fit. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Apple Vision Pro to launch with 150 3D movies, immersive films and series, Disney+, Max and more | TechCrunch

Apple Vision Pro will have 3D movies, immersive films, and series available at launch.

Users can download and stream content from various streaming services on the Apple Vision Pro. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Apple's Vision Pro is available for pre-order, but you might want to hold off

Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset is set to launch on February 2 and is available for pre-order at a price of $3,499.99.

The Vision Pro offers various features such as running mobile apps, joining FaceTime calls, watching movies, manipulating 3D objects, and more, but lacks impressive gaming and entertainment offerings at launch. [ more ]

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Tech industry

Apple Vision Pro deliveries delayed to March in sign of early demand

Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is available for preorders, with prices ranging from $3,499 to $3,899.

Delivery dates for the headset quickly slipped to March 8-15, suggesting strong demand or limited supply. [ more ]

WSJ

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Apple's Vision Pro to Become Available In U.S. Feb. 2

Apple's new mixed-reality headset will be available in the U.S. starting Feb. 2.

The Vision Pro headset is Apple's first major new product in years. [ more ]

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Apple Vision Pro Warehouse Shipments Begin Ahead of February Launch: Report

Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset is confirmed to be launching in early 2024.

Limited stocks of the Vision Pro have already started shipping to US warehouses ahead of a retail launch. [ more ]

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Web design

Apple Vision Pro first accessory might be a protective cover - Yanko Design

If you're one of those that are excited for the upcoming mixed reality headset from Apple called Vision Pro, you'll be pleased to know that they have won 70 more design patents that may be used as official accessories.

Inverse

Apple's Next Vision Pro Headset Could Have One Major Upgrade

Apple is rumored to be working on a second-generation mixed reality headset called Vision Pro 2.

The next-gen headset is expected to use improved micro-OLED displays for a brighter and more efficient display. [ more ]

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Design

Best of Tech Design - Yanko Design Awards 2023 - Yanko Design

It's that time of year again when we take stock of the past 12 months and reflect on the ups and downs in order to get a brief glimpse of what lies ahead.

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