Apple introduces Vision Pro glasses, priced at $3,499 at wwdc 2023

“This is the first Apple product you see through, not at,” CEO Tim Cook said at WWDC 2023, introducing the Vision Pro. As rumored, the device includes a removable battery and is controlled by eyes, hands, and voice. It will start at $3,499 and launch in early 2024 in the US before hitting shelves in more countries.

Vision Pro leans heavily towards augmented reality (AR) but can switch between augmented reality and virtual reality (VR) easily with a dial. It doesn't have a handheld controller, but the wearer will browse through a series of app icons in the visionOS operating system by looking at them. Then, tap to select and swipe to scroll or give voice commands. The glasses support Bluetooth accessories like the Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and can connect to a Mac computer for use.

In terms of design, Vision Pro uses a glass front and aluminum frame, containing 5 sensors, 12 cameras, a 4K display on each eye and a computer with a cooling fan. The device's mask (which Apple calls Light Seal) and fabric-lined Head Band are modular in design to fit a variety of faceless shapes and head sizes. You can change different strap styles and sizes.

Zeiss has created a pair of glasses that attach magnetically to people with vision problems. The removable battery lasts up to two hours and can be plugged into a power bank for all-day use. Apple promises the device will have an unprecedentedly sharp screen and 4K video playback. It uses the M2 chip alongside the new R1 chip.

Apple promises that Vision Pro wearers won’t be isolated from the people around them. The headset will show your eyes using its EyeSight system. If you’re in full VR mode, the glowing screen will obscure them to let others know you’re not available to communicate. It also creates a digital avatar of you by scanning your face.

The device uses see-through video to let you see the real world in full color. You can also pull 3D objects into the real world.

Microsoft and Zoom apps have been optimized for visionOS. Hundreds of thousands of iPad and Mac apps will also be available when Vision Pro goes on sale. It uses a new biometric authentication method called Optic ID.

(According to The Verge)

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