Apple’s Vision Pro which was announced in 2023 has been receiving quite some attention from the people. The mixed-reality headset is basically considered a spatial computer by the company and comes with the ability where digital media can be integrated into the real world making you access them not using the buttons but physical actions. The Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality capabilities in this gadget have enabled people to have a whole new visual experience. But what does this device have in store for us? If you have been looking for Vision Pro updates amidst Apple’s It’s Glowtime event, we have got you covered. Read this blog to know all the latest details and updates regarding Vision Pro.
What is Spatial Computing?
Do you know why Apple is marketing Vision Pro as its spatial computer? That is because spatial computing is a technology through which users can experience digital media and apps in the real world. Instead of your phone, tablet or computer, you can browse through the media, watch movies, click and view pictures and interact with your loved ones using your hands and body actions. The Apple Vision Pro uses this technology to give users a perfect blend of real and virtual environments. The technology captures the data of the real surroundings of the users and processes it further to create a 3D map. Then the digital content is incorporated into the map through overlays which makes it appear as if the content is present in reality in front of the user. Machine learning and AI algorithms are also used to enhance and provide a more accurate virtual reality and augmented reality experience for the users.
Apple Vision Pro Updates: Design and Look
- The body of the headset is made from aluminium material while the front panel of this spatial computer headset from Apple is made from glass. This part goes in front of the person’s eyes blocking any external light reaching their eyes.
- The device also has an elastic fabric strap that helps in wearing the headset more comfortably.
- Users can easily adjust the glasses by rotating the small wheel given along with them.
- The Vision Pro looks like ski goggles. An external screen for EyeSight, a function that lets people see your eyes when they go close, is located on its curving front.
- The battery is excluded from the main body of the device thus making it lighter in weight and comfortable to be worn during extended hours.
Vision Pro updates: VisionOS and Processor
Spatial Personas
Spatial Personas is amongst the other Vision Pro updates that were announced during the WWDC 2023. The feature was compatible with the Apple Vision Pro users running visionOS 1.1 or higher. With the help of this feature, you may move about, communicate, work together, and make eye contact with other users of Vision Pro to share virtual experiences. The update will probably “feel more present, as though they are gathered in the same physical space, and break out of the familiar FaceTime tile.” Up to five participants can gather together to experience this feature at one time.
The integration with more than 1.5 million compatible iOS and iPadOS apps and more than 2,000 spatial apps that are made specifically for Apple Vision Pro further leverage spatial computing and makes it simpler to create entirely new, and shareable app experiences. Apple TV, Freeform, Game Room software from a third party, and Apple Music are among the apps that are compatible with Spatial Persona after the Vision Pro updates.
Dual-Chip Processors
The Vision Pro updates suggest that the device has two processors that can ease the complex 3D experiences and make the device more efficient and powerful. There are Apple M2 and Apple R1 chips that are used for VR Support. The Apple M2 chip is known to be the most powerful and highly functional chip that has been used in any VR glasses allowing them to provide improved visual algorithms and display top-notch graphics. The Apple R1 chip provides 12‑millisecond photon‑to‑photon latency which means it can transmit the images captured within 12 milliseconds. And thus this chip is especially used for grabbing information from the sensors, cameras and microphones for improved capabilities.
VisionOS 2.0 beta 8
Apple introduced the visionOS 2 on 10 June 2024 and has released several software updates since then. As per the latest Vision Pro updates, the Vision Pro is all set to get another software update on the VisionOS 2. The company released the VisionOS 2.0 beta 8 on August 28, 2024, adding a lot more features and capabilities to the headset. The Home View and Control Centre may now be accessed with new hand gestures, and you can now rearrange the apps in the Home View to customise it. Train support has been added to Travel Mode, and guest user profiles are now kept for 30 days, saving guests from having to set up the headset each time they try it out.
A New Device in Making
Apple Vision Pro updates suggest that Apple is allegedly also developing a second-generation device with a faster processor and a less expensive variant that should be released by the end of 2025. This might be due to the faced criticism regarding the price and the battery capacity of the current Vision Pro headset.
Features and Functionalities: Vision Pro Updates
Record and View 3D Photos and Videos
With its 12 cameras and 6 microphones, Apple Vision Pro can capture 3D images and create videos. This enables the recording of memories and their subsequent three-dimensional revisiting.
No Controllers Needed
You won’t need any buttons or remote controllers to use Apple Vision Pro. The device lets you use your hands and eyes to control everything around you. The eye-tracking sensors, LEDs and infrared cameras make up the Apple Vision Pro’s tracking technology, which projects patterns of invisible light onto the eyeballs. This eradicates the need for having a separate controller as the sensors provide accurate details about eye movement.
Uses an External Battery
The Vision Pro is a smartly designed device that does not have a built-in battery but comes with an external battery pack that makes it super lightweight and portable. The external battery which is almost the size of an iPhone can be connected to the Vision Pro using an external cable. Its battery lasts for two hours. For all-day use, the glasses can be powered on, though.
Get 4K Visuals
Did you know when the first Vision Pro updates arrived, we were amazed to learn about the fact that the Vision Pro comes with a 4k resolution for each eye? The micro-OLED displays have 23 million pixels which gives visual quality similar to the 4k which is quite rare in a VR or AR headset.
Spatial Audio System
Apple has added two audio pods with individually amplified drivers inside to give the best audio experience to the users. The audio pods are located near the ear and give a personalised audio experience depending upon the user’s individual ear and head geometry parameters. This lets the user experience the audio in real-time which feel like the sounds are not coming from the device but from the environment around them.
Conclusion
Apple introduced its first-ever spatial computer device in the form of Apple Vision Pro. The headset is curated to provide the users with the AR and VR experience in one device. Users can simply wear the device and get immersed in the virtual world. Digital media and apps can be easily accessed through this device using hand gestures and eyes. What makes it special is that there is no controller needed and the experience is just so real. Play your favourite games, watch that movie or experience a virtual meetup with your friends. The most recent Vision Pro updates have also enabled the integration of more than a thousand games and apps and added a bunch of new features for an improved experience. Get all the details of the same during Apple’s It’s Glowtime event on 9th September!
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