Apple has launched its highly anticipated mixed reality glasses, Vision Pro, at the World Developers Conference (WWDC). The glasses are considered the company’s most significant product release since the Apple Watch in 2015.
Features and Capabilities
The glasses offer both virtual and augmented reality experiences, seamlessly blending the real and virtual worlds. Apple CEO Tim Cook described the glasses as the “first wearable computer” and stated that they “blend the real world with the virtual world seamlessly.”
The glasses are designed to operate silently and not emit heat. They run on VisionOS, a new operating system, and have a new app store. iPhone and iPad apps in the Apple Store can also be used on the glasses.
Design and Price
The design of Apple’s glasses, similar to ski goggles, is lighter and smaller than competitors in the market, thanks to the external battery. The introductory glasses will start at $3499 and will be available in the US from early next year. The charge lasts for two hours, and users will have to carry an external battery that is wired to the glasses.
Potential Impact on Virtual Reality Industry
According to Sol Rogers of visual effects studio Magnopus, this product will not alter the virtual reality business overnight, but Apple’s design will provide “value and reliability” to this technology.
When Apple succeeds with a product, Rogers believes it “redefines our digital and physical reality, and we’re headed towards a future where the extraordinary becomes the commonplace.” He went on to say that Apple’s glasses have the ability to change how we engage with technology and the environment around us.
Other Announcements at WWDC
The Worldwide Developers Conference is an opportunity for developers to learn about Apple’s latest products and technologies. In addition to the Vision Pro glasses, Apple is expected to unveil a 15-inch MacBook Air laptop and introduce innovative features to the iOS operating system. The company is also reportedly launching a mental health recording app for iPhone users.
Competitors in the Mixed Reality Glasses Market
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is investing heavily in mixed reality glasses. However, the industry has not shown the expected development due to the heavy glasses causing headaches and dizziness when used for extended periods.
The global sales of mixed reality glasses decreased by 54% last year, and Meta’s latest glasses, Quest, start at $449.
Potential Uses of Vision Pro Glasses
The glasses will enable users to watch movies, use applications similar to those on their phones, and perform simple tasks like writing. So it will be able to do many simple operations done with a laptop. Cook concluded the presentation by saying “this is just the beginning,” indicating that Apple has much more planned for this technology.
The glasses are expected to be used in a variety of industries, from healthcare to education. They are designed to be worn for extended periods, without causing headaches or dizziness. The glasses’ smaller and lighter design makes them more user-friendly and accessible to the general public.
Price Point and Availability
The introductory price of $3499 is high, but it is expected to be worth it for those who want to experience the latest technology. The glasses are expected to be popular among Apple fans, who are always looking for the latest and greatest technology. The glasses will be available in the US from early next year.
Apple’s new Vision Pro mixed reality glasses have the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with technology and the world around us. The glasses offer both virtual and augmented reality experiences, seamlessly blending the real and virtual worlds.
They are designed to operate silently and not emit heat, and they run on VisionOS, a new operating system, with a new app store. The glasses will be available in the US from early next year, starting at $3499.
Final thoughts
Apple’s mixed reality glasses have been long anticipated, and the corporation has been less active in the AI competition than its competitors, Microsoft and Google. However, as evidenced by recent job posts, the corporation appears to be eager to extend its competence in artificial intelligence.
Apple’s glasses have the potential to change the way we engage with technology and our surroundings. The glasses are predicted to be popular among Apple aficionados who are always on the lookout for the most cutting-edge technology. The glasses are likely to be employed in a wide range of industries, including healthcare and education.