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Apple Vision Pro: A glimpse into the future of mixed reality<\/h2>\r\nApple Vision Pro is an AR headset and Apple's first \"spatial computer.\" Revealed at WWDC23<\/a> and released on Feb. 2, 2024<\/a>, the $3,499 mixed-reality headset wins accolades for its high-end hardware and remarkable user interface<\/a>. A passthrough video system allows augmented reality applications.\r\n\r\nVision Pro runs on visionOS<\/a>, Apple's intuitive new operating system designed to enable immersive virtual reality experiences. (Apple calls it the \"ultimate entertainment device<\/a>.\") Users control the headset with their eyes, thanks to the impressive eye\u2011tracking system<\/a>, and a handful of simple gestures<\/a>.\r\n\r\nBelow is Cult of Mac'<\/em>s full coverage, including news, how-tos, reviews and opinions.\r\n

Introduction<\/h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_819415\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"780\"]\"Vision<\/a> The Vision Pro headset features a stretchable elastic headband and a separate battery.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nApple unveiled its groundbreaking Apple Vision Pro <\/strong>at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2023, and released it to the public<\/a> eight months later in February 2024.\r\n\r\nThe Apple Vision Pro stands is a \"mixed reality\" headset, capable of showing both virtual and augmented reality content. Unlike typical augmented reality glasses, Apple's headset fully covers the user's eyes, completely immersing its wearer by blocking out their surroundings entirely.\r\n\r\nHowever, Vision Pro has six external cameras that show the surrounding space, offering users an accurate depiction of their real-world environment. While not transparent like see-through glasses, it effectively presents a lifelike representation of the user's surroundings using passthrough video.\r\n\r\nInside the headset, users can interact with 3D windows, objects, and content seamlessly integrated into their physical space. Alternatively, the cameras can be deactivated by turning the device's Digital Crown, immersing users into a fully virtual environment. Apple emphasizes the headset's versatility, enabling users to work, consume content, engage in gaming, communication, and more, regardless of their location.\r\n

What Is Apple Vision Pro?<\/h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_852104\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"780\"]\"Vision<\/a> The Vision Pro and its connected battery.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nDesigned to resemble ski goggles, Apple Vision Pro<\/strong> is a high-end headset that blends the digital and physical worlds. Here are some key features:\r\n
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  1. 4K Micro-OLED Displays<\/strong>: Vision Pro is powered by a pair of custom 4K micro-OLED displays \u2014 with more than 11 million pixels each \u2014 that deliver extremely sharp visuals directly into the wearer's eyes. Users can browse the web, work in apps, use Mac Virtual Desktop, watch giant TV and movies or chat in Messages \u2014 while staying aware of their surroundings.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. 3D Camera<\/strong>: Its external 3D cameras can capture Spatial photos and videos. When replayed in the headset, these 3D photos and videos have a depth that makes the viewer feel 'almost there.' It also supports Spatial Audio, which adds to the illusion of immersion. Spatial videos can also be captured with iPhone 15 Pro to view on Apple Vision Pro.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Spatial Audio<\/strong>: Vision Pro support Spatial Audio: sound that appears to be anchored in a particular location in space. Its high-quality speakers are located on the headset's arms. The speakers can also combine sounds broadcast by the headset with sound from the environment.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Collaboration and Connection<\/strong>: Apple redesigned the FaceTime video-calling app to work in 3D. During FaceTime calls, speakers appear life-size, while the wearer's face is depicted via a digital representation called a Persona. On FaceTime calls, users can simultaneously work on shared documents or apps. On conference calls, Spatial Audio helps make it clear which person is speaking.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Design<\/strong>: Apple Vision Pro is distinguished by its high-end materials \u00a0and clever, thoughtful design.<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. EyeSight<\/strong>:\u00a0The front of Vision Pro features an EyeSight screen, made from a single piece of three-dimensionally formed laminated glass, which depicts the wearer's eyes and facial expressions. This is designed to lessen isolation with people around the wearer; although it's come in for some early criticism.<\/li>\r\n \t
  7. Light Seal<\/strong>: The light seal is a soft, cushiony seal to keep out light. It attaches magnetically to the glass-and-aluminum-alloy frame, and comes in a variety of sizes according to the wearer's face.<\/li>\r\n \t
  8. Headband Straps<\/strong>: The main headband is made from a soft, 3D knitted fabric, designed it to be stretchy and breathable. It is adjusted by a Fit Dial on the left-hand audio arm that ensures the headset fits closely against the wearer's head. Apple also includes a dual-band strap that fits over the top of the wearer's head to alleviate the headset's weight; and across the back of the head to ensure a tight fit. Apple offers headbands and light seals in a variety of sizes, and the are easily swapped out.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    How Does It Work?<\/h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_821344\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"780\"]\"Apple<\/a> Apps in visionOS are floating in your environment.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nApple Vision Pro runs visionOS<\/strong>, a spatial operating system built upon macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Interactions feel intuitive and magical:\r\n