With a bombshell announcement, Apple announced that the highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro will hit the shelves next month. Here’s all we know.
Available in stores and online, this spatial computer promises to revolutionize how we work, connect, and experience the digital world.
Apple Vision Pro: Specs, price, and release date
Apple Vision Pro will meet users with many innovative features. Here are some of its prominent features:
Operating system and user interface
Apple Vision Pro is powered by visionary visionOS, which builds on decades of technical innovation in macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. This three-dimensional interface responds to the most natural and intuitive inputs – the user’s eyes, hands, and voice. Navigation feels like magic, and intuitive gestures allow users to interact with apps effortlessly.
Immersive experiences with environments
Through Environments, users can escape to dynamic landscapes such as Haleakalā, Joshua Tree, and even the surface of the moon. This feature allows users to focus and free up their space. Digital Crown allows users to control the level of immersion in these environments, offering a truly customizable experience.
Unlocking the power of spatial computing
Apple Vision Pro brings a new dimension to personal computing by freeing apps from the confines of the traditional screen. With more than 1 million apps in the all-new App Store, users enjoy powerful multitasking and collaboration to create the ultimate workspace.
Freedom for productivity, entertainment, and gaming
Apple Vision Pro is not just a spatial computing marvel; it’s a productivity powerhouse. Key apps like Fantastical, Freeform, JigSpace, Microsoft 365, and Slack create an endless canvas for multitasking. The entertainment experience is enhanced with ultra-high-resolution displays that offer a 100-foot-wide immersive screen for films and TV shows. Gaming experiences, including games like NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition and Sonic Dream Team, are taken to new heights with the capabilities of Apple Vision Pro.
Memories come alive with spatial detail
Apple Vision Pro transforms the way people capture and relive memories. Spatial photos and videos take users back to special moments, creating an immersive experience. FaceTime on Vision Pro adds a spatial dimension so every call feels life-size.
Design modular and personalized fit
The design of Apple Vision Pro is a testament to Apple’s innovation. A modular system allows users to customize their fit, and the device has a beautiful, compact design with high-performance materials. The device’s Light Seal, Solo Knit Band, and Dual Loop Band feature to ensure a precise and comfortable fit for every user.
Power and performance
Apple Vision Pro packs a surprising amount of technology into a compact form factor. Powered by Apple silicon, the ultra-high-resolution display system delivers a stunning experience. The device’s eye-tracking system combines a breakthrough display and enhanced audio experience for responsive and intuitive input.
Privacy and security
Apple Vision Pro prioritizes privacy and security. The Optic ID authentication system uses iris analysis to unlock and auto-fill passwords and secure payments. EyeSight provides visual cues to others and keeps the user’s gaze private.
Accessibility in visionOS
In keeping with Apple’s commitment to accessibility, visionOS includes powerful features such as VoiceOver, Zoom, Switch Control, Guided Access, and more. Users can interact with Apple Vision Pro using their eyes, hands, or voice, ensuring inclusivity for everyone.
Apple Vision Pro and the environment
Apple Vision Pro was designed with environmental sustainability in mind. It is made from recycled materials, in line with Apple’s commitment to eliminate all plastic packaging by 2025. Apple will achieve carbon neutrality in its global operations by 2030.
Apple Vision Pro: Release date and price
The Apple Vision Pro will be available at $3,499, with 256GB of storage. Mark your calendars because pre-orders kick off on Friday, January 19th, at 5:00 AM PST. You can snag yours in-person at any U.S. Apple Store or online at apple.com, starting Friday, February 2nd.
Tim Cook declares the age of spatial computing has begun
Apple CEO Tim Cook said, “The age of spatial computing has arrived. Apple Vision Pro is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created. Its revolutionary, magical user interface will redefine how we connect, create, and explore.”
Embrace the future of personal computing with Apple Vision Pro, a legendary spatial computing experience that pushes boundaries.
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