Apple has officially announced the upcoming launch of its highly-anticipated mixed reality (MR) headset named Vision Pro, set to debut in the US on February 2. Priced at $3,499 for the 256GB storage variant, pre-orders for the Apple Vision Pro will kick off on January 19.
The headset will be available both in-store at all US Apple Store locations and online through the U.S. Apple Store website. The Apple Vision Pro package includes features such as a Solo Knit Band, Dual Loop Band, Light Seal, Light Seal Cushions, Apple Vision Pro Cover for the device's front, Polishing Cloth, Battery, USB-C Charge Cable, and USB-C Power Adapter.
Apple's Vision Pro is designed to seamlessly merge digital content with the physical world, providing users with powerful spatial experiences through visionOS. This operating system is based on decades of engineering innovation found in macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, promising a groundbreaking user interface controlled by natural and intuitive inputs – a user's eyes, hands, and voice.
Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, expressed enthusiasm about the product, stating, "The era of spatial computing has arrived. Apple Vision Pro is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created. Its revolutionary and magical user interface will redefine how we connect, create, and explore."
The device features a new three-dimensional user interface and input system entirely controlled by users' eyes, hands, and voice, introducing a sense of magic to navigation. Intuitive gestures enable users to interact with applications by looking, tapping fingers for selection, flicking wrists for scrolling, or utilizing a virtual keyboard or dictation for typing. Siri integration further allows quick app operations, media playback, and more.
For productivity, Apple Vision Pro supports key apps such as Fantastical, Freeform, JigSpace, Microsoft 365 apps, and Slack. The Mac Virtual Display feature enables users to leverage the capabilities of their Mac, creating a large, private, and portable 4K display for professional workflows.
Gaming enthusiasts can access over 250 titles on Apple Arcade, and for users with vision correction needs, ZEISS Optical Inserts are available, either with a prescription or as readers that magnetically attach to Vision Pro, ensuring optimal display clarity. Apple Vision Pro, with its innovative features and capabilities, is poised to redefine the landscape of consumer electronics.
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