The Apple headset is one of the company’s most anticipated products with leaks and rumors dating back to 2017. But after years of speculation, today at WWDC 2023 Apple has finally given us a real look at the device that it’s now calling the Vision Pro.
Created to support both AR and VR applications, the Reality Pro is a standalone device featuring an innovative design without the need for a dedicated controller. Instead, thanks to the use of multiple external cameras, Apple is planning to rely entirely on voice inputs and hand gestures. On top of that, Apple has created a new feature called EyeSight that uses an exterior display and the headset’s internal cameras so that users can see people your reactions while someone is wearing the headset.
Additionally, you can use familiar apps like Safari and others while still being able to interact with objects or people in the real world. And while the Vision Pro has been designed for use at home, Apple says thanks to new versions of familiar apps like FaceTime, the headset it also a great collaboration tool for those on the road.
Another feature on the Vision Pro is the inclusion of Apple’s first 3D camera. Apple says the camera can be used to capture special moments with added depth information, while also making it clear when a person is or isn’t recording footage. Alternatively, if you just wanted to use the headset as a fancy way to watch TV or movies, there’s a dedicated mode for watching videos that allows you to change the size of the content on demand. As for gaming, Apple says the Vision Pro supports more than 100 different games from the Apple Arcade library with the system able to pair with a PS5 or Xbox controller as needed.
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