Mark Your Calendars: Zoom’s Apple Vision Pro App Launches on February 2nd!
Zoom has taken a leap into the future with the introduction of its latest app designed exclusively for the Apple Vision Pro, a cutting-edge mixed reality headset. Packed with innovative features, the app promises to elevate virtual meetings to new heights by seamlessly integrating elements from the participants’ physical surroundings, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Set to coincide with the Apple Vision Pro’s launch on February 2 in the US, the Zoom app will be available for download on the App Store on the same day.
In a recent announcement, Zoom provided insights into the AR/VR headset app, shedding light on the remarkable features tailored for Vision Pro users. Among the highlights is the utilization of Apple’s Personas feature, allowing participants to craft digital avatars for meetings. These avatars, generated automatically by the Apple Vision Pro using advanced machine learning, replicate real-time movements and expressions, injecting a personalized touch to virtual interactions. Additionally, the app introduces the Spatial Zoom Experience feature, further enhancing the depth and engagement of virtual meetings.
For tech enthusiasts eager to embrace this groundbreaking experience, the Apple Vision Pro is available for purchase starting at $3,499 (approximately Rs. 2.9 lakh) for the 256GB variant. The 512GB and 1TB storage options are also on offer at $3,699 (roughly Rs. 3.07 lakh) and $3,899 (approximately Rs. 3.24 lakh), respectively, providing users with a range of choices to suit their storage needs. As the world eagerly anticipates the union of Zoom and Apple Vision Pro, the future of virtual communication appears brighter than ever.
Zoom app features on Apple Vision Pro
The Spatial Zoom Experience will let users scale virtual meeting rooms to real-life size to feel like they are sitting in the same space as their colleagues, friends and family. The company says this feature will make the remote meetings more immersive and collaborative in nature.
Apart from this, the video conferencing platform also revealed three other features that will be available in the months to come. The first among them is 3D Object Sharing, which will let users share 3D models of a design and let others view it from all angles. Highlighting an example, Zoom said, “An animator or game designer could collaborate and share the latest character model via Zoom’s 3D object sharing capabilities.”
Zoom Team Chat will also be added to the app in the first half of the year. Apple Vision Pro users will be able to easily communicate with teammates using the Team Chat feature. Finally, a real-world pinning feature will also be added which will let users pin up to five participants anywhere in their physical space. An option to remove the background of the participants will also be added to make them appear more immersive.