Initial Offering: Apple Vision Pro Debuts with Compatibility for 600+ Dedicated Apps
The highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro made its debut on February 2 in the US, marking a significant milestone as Apple’s first foray into the mixed-reality headset market. At launch, the device boasted compatibility with over 600 dedicated applications, showcasing its immersive capabilities. Sporting Apple’s cutting-edge EyeSight display technology, the headset features three layers that render a lifelike 3D representation of the user’s eyes, complete with a captivating stereoscopic effect.
In a recent update, Greg Joswiak, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Apple, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share exciting news regarding the headset’s expanding ecosystem. According to Joswiak, the Apple Vision Pro now supports over 1,000 dedicated spatial apps, underscoring the company’s commitment to delivering a diverse and engaging user experience.
Additionally, the device remains compatible with a vast array of applications, boasting compatibility with over 1.5 million apps. This significant increase in dedicated spatial apps highlights the growing momentum and developer support behind the Apple Vision Pro, solidifying its position as a formidable contender in the burgeoning mixed-reality market.
Previously, a firm called Victoria VR announced that it was working on a metaverse application for the Apple Vision Pro which aims to integrate Apple’s technology with their own to offer users a life-like play experience. It is said to feature ultra-realistic graphics to offer a more immersive participation opportunity. The app could be launched by Q2 2024, according to the firm.
The Apple Vision Pro is powered by an in-house M2 chipset paired with an R1 chip. It features dual micro-OLED displays with up to 100Hz refresh rates and runs visionOS out-of-the-box. The headset also supports AirPlay at up to 1080p, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. An external battery pack is connected to the headset via a cable which is said to offer up to two hours of battery life.
The Apple Vision Pro starts at $3,499 (roughly Rs. 2.9 lakh) for the base 256GB option, while the 512GB and 1TB options are priced at $3,699 (roughly Rs. 3.07 lakh) and $3,899 (roughly Rs. 3.24 lakh), respectively.