Apple has revealed its debut mixed reality headset, dubbed the Apple Vision Pro, marking a new era in “spatial computing.” We’ll provide you with all the details about its features, price, functions, and release date.
Apple’s glasses prioritize augmented reality, seamlessly integrating digital content into the real world. According to Apple’s assertions, the Apple Vision Pro seamlessly merges the digital with your physical surroundings at all times.
One striking feature of the Apple Vision Pro is its lack of controllers. Instead, the device is operated using voice commands, eye tracking (which we’ll delve into later), and hand gestures. This design is particularly well-suited for office settings.
Some of the functionalities of Apple Vision Pro
Immersive Entertainment
Apple characterizes this feature as offering “your own personal cinema.” With this functionality, you can enjoy various content on an adjustable virtual screen, regardless of your location.
Additionally, Apple Vision Pro can function as a computer or iPad and will have an extensive app store.
3D Photos and Videos
Apple Vision Pro can record videos and take spatial photos thanks to its 12 cameras and 6 microphones. This allows capturing memories and reliving them later in three dimensions.
Virtual Avatars
With the help of a camera, Apple Vision Pro can create a virtual avatar for making calls or other applications. The avatar can detect the user’s facial and eye movements to replicate them and provide greater realism.
3D Meetings with Apple Vision Pro
Facetime meetings will also have their own augmented reality version, where avatars can be used. The user can have a meeting, viewing the call participants in separate windows in front of them.
‘EyeSight’ to Display the User’s Eye
When wearing the glasses, an external display can show the user’s eyes to others, making communication easier for Apple Vision Pro users.
When fully immersed in virtual reality, the lenses appear black. In mixed reality, where the user sees the real environment, a representation of their eyes appears. This lets people around them know they can interact.
Features and specifications of Apple Vision Pro
Design
The Apple Vision Pro features a glass front and an aluminum body that connects to the ‘Light Seal,’ which fits snugly against the user’s face, blocking out external light. Its strap is crafted from elastic fabric, and the glasses can be adjusted using a small rotating wheel.
Dual-Chip Processor
The Apple Vision Pro is equipped with two processors to handle complex 3D experiences. The Apple M2 chip, known as the most powerful chip in VR glasses, handles advanced graphics, runs the VisionOS system, and manages visual algorithms.
Meanwhile, the new Apple R1 chip is specifically designed to process data from cameras, sensors, and microphones. It can transmit captured images in just 12 milliseconds.
More than 4K Displays per Eye
The micro-OLED displays of the Apple Vision Pro have 23 million pixels. This provides a resolution superior to 4K for each eye, surpassing that of other headsets.
Spatial Audio System of the Apple Vision Pro
Two audio pods, located next to the ears, provide personalized audio and allow the user to hear what’s happening around them. The spatial audio system analyses the environment using sensors to adapt to it.
External Battery with 2 Hours of Battery Life
The battery of Apple Vision Pro is external, not integrated into the body of the headset to reduce its weight. It has a battery life of 2 hours. However, the glasses can be connected to power for all-day use.
Security System of the Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro features a security system known as Optic ID. It analyzes and recognizes the unique iris information of the user.
Apple Vision Pro: Price and Release Date
Apple Vision Pro will be available for sale in early 2024, at a price of $3,499. The initial launch will take place in the United States, followed by availability in other countries.
These mixed reality glasses from Apple are the company’s new venture and will compete with headsets like the Pico 4 or Meta Quest 2. Do you want to know more about the Pico 4 headset? You can find all the informaton in the following link.