Apple Vision Pro’s VisionOS Code Hints at Multilingual Support, Report Claims
Speculation abounds regarding the imminent global expansion of the Apple Vision Pro, buoyed by a recent report shedding light on potential developments. The Cupertino-based tech juggernaut made waves with the unveiling of its inaugural mixed reality headset, boasting support for both augmented reality and virtual reality, at the esteemed Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023. Following its highly anticipated debut, the device made its commercial debut in the United States in 2024, captivating consumers with its cutting-edge technology and immersive user experience. While murmurs of the headset’s expansion beyond US borders have circulated, Apple has remained tight-lipped regarding any concrete plans for international rollout.
Enter VisionOS, the operating system powering the Apple Vision Pro, which has emerged as the focal point of intrigue amidst reports of its global expansion. Strings of code unearthed within VisionOS, initially uncovered by the astute sleuths at MacRumors, have ignited speculation regarding the device’s imminent availability in a slew of new markets. Presently, the virtual keyboard integrated into the device exclusively supports the English (US) language. However, tantalizing clues embedded within the code hint at the imminent addition of support for a staggering 12 additional languages.
Among the languages slated for inclusion are Cantonese – Traditional, Chinese – Simplified, English variants tailored for Australia, Canada, Japan, and Singapore, alongside French variants catered to both Canada and France. Moreover, German, Japanese, and Korean are also on the roster of languages earmarked for inclusion. Significantly, the inclusion of language variants tied to specific regions has led analysts to speculate on the initial countries poised to welcome the Apple Vision Pro.
Drawing insights from the language and region pairings embedded within the code, the report posits that China, Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, the UK, France, and Germany may emerge as the first cohort of countries slated for the device’s global rollout. Notably absent from this list is India, hinting at potential market dynamics or regulatory considerations influencing Apple’s strategic roadmap for the Vision Pro’s international expansion. As anticipation mounts and speculation reaches fever pitch, stakeholders eagerly await official confirmation from Apple regarding the precise details of the Vision Pro’s global availability, heralding a new era of immersive computing experiences on a global scale.
Apple Vision Pro could soon be launched in multiple countries, according to a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled its first mixed reality (supporting both augmented reality and virtual reality) headset at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023. It later went on sale in the US in 2024. While there have been reports suggesting the headset’s expansion to other regions, the company has not shared any such plans yet. But now, a report has found clues about which countries could be the first to get the Vision Pro hidden within the device’s operating system’s codes.
The strings of codes in VisionOS, where the hints for the expansion of the Apple Vision Pro were first spotted by MacRumors. The virtual keyboard for the device currently only supports the English (US) language. However, the report mentions that the codes suggest that support for 12 more languages will be added.
These 12 languages include Cantonese – Traditional, Chinese – Simplified, English (Australia), English (Canada), English (Japan), English (Singapore), English (UK), French (Canada), French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, and Korean. Since the inclusion of the language also mentions the region, the report claims that China, Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, the UK, France, and Germany may become the first to see the headset being sold in their countries. Notably, India is not mentioned in the list.