Apple recently launched its first augmented reality device, Apple Vision Pro, which promises an immersive and interactive experience with 3D content, spatial video and spatial computing.
What is Apple Vision Pro?
Apple Vision Pro is a mixed reality headset that combines virtual reality and augmented reality at the same time. The device, which is “lightweight” and stylish, has a transparent display that allows you to see digital content and the real world simultaneously. It comes equipped with an M2 processor, which ensures exceptional performance and long battery life. In addition, the device has a Digital Crown on the top, which lets you adjust brightness, volume and virtual environments.
The iPhone or iPad can be used as a remote control and content source. The device also has a system of sensors and cameras that track the user’s hand, eye and head movements, which allows easy and natural interaction with digital content. Below you can find a video provided by Apple on YouTube that shows how to use it.
What can you do with Apple Vision Pro?
Apple Vision Pro offers a variety of features and apps that explore the possibilities of mixed reality. Some of the things you can do include:
- Watch 3D movies with spatial audio (or with AirPods) and custom environments, such as the El Capitan Theatre, Avengers Tower or the planet Tatooine.
- View 8K and 180-degree videos that create a sense of presence and immersion in different scenarios, such as an Alicia Keys concert, a jungle adventure or a trip to prehistory.
- Use spatial computing to place and manipulate apps and virtual windows in the space around you, like Safari, Photos, Keynote or Jigspace.
- Use FaceTime to make video calls with other people who use Apple Vision Pro, and see their facial expressions and eyes through the transparent display thanks to the EyeSight feature.
- Record and share videos with your iPhone or iPad using the QuickTake feature, which lets you capture 3D and 180-degree videos with spatial audio.
What are my impressions of Apple Vision Pro?
It is definitely a fantastic product that opens up new opportunities for entertainment and communication. The 3D content feels very exciting and realistic, and the quality of the images, sound and interaction is excellent. On the right you can see an example of a sort of LaunchPad.
But you should think about its drawbacks before you buy it. The first is the high price, 3,499 dollars, and that does not include all optional accessories. The second is the weight, which can cause pain or fatigue after long use. The third is the device’s operating time, since its battery may not last long enough to watch a full movie.
In short, it is a fantastic device that offers a unique mixed reality experience. However, it has its pros and cons. It is a product with a lot of potential for the future because it will evolve and improve over time. If you have the opportunity to try Apple Vision Pro, I strongly recommend that you think carefully about whether the investment is worth it.
