Apple to start sales of Vision Pro headset on Friday, 2 February as it seeks to revolutionise nascent market for augmented and virtual reality.
The base model of the Vision Pro comes with 256GB of memory and comes with two types of headband, a light seal with light cushions, a cover, a polishing cloth, battery, USB-C charging cable and USB-C power adapter.
The company has also marketed applications that make use of the device's new capabilities, such as the ability to record and play back 3D immersive videos of one's own experiences.
Apple said 150 3D titles would be initially available through its Apple TV app, and users have the option of watching films on a gigantic virtual screen in either immersive or AR mode.
Meta has primarily marketed the Oculus devices for playing games and for immersive 3D experiences - which it calls the Metaverse, inspiring the name of the company itself.
Apple's system uses the M2 chip that also powers its laptops and desktops as well as a new R1 chip dedicated to processing data from cameras, microphones and other sensors.
Users switch between augmented reality and immersive virtual reality with a dial on the side of the device and navigate the interface through eye, head and hand tracking.
While some early users have praised the device's engineering and user experience, others have reported neck strain due to its size and weight.
Apple reportedly had modest projections for the device's initial sales, and last year reportedly cut its production plans in part due to manufacturing difficulties.
This Cyber News was published on www.silicon.co.uk. Publication date: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:43:04 +0000