The Vision Pro is the first new product out of Cupertino since the Apple Watch in 2015.
On Monday, Apple announced it wouldlaunchthe Vision Pro in the US on February 2.
Customers can begin preordering the machine on January 19.
They should prepare to shell out at least $3,500 for the machine, a price Applerevealedduring WWDC 2023.
Apple strived to make the Vision Pro as light, compact, and streamlined as possible.
As such, there is not enough room inside the headset for users to wear prescription eyeglasses or readers.
Apple’s solution is built-in corrective lenses.
Unfortunately, this creates a couple of drawbacks.
The second caveat is the additional cost.
At $3,500, the Vision Pro is already the most expensive unit of its kind commercially available.
Those needing to add prescription lenses must pay an extra $149.
If you need readers, Apple has Zeiss Optical inserts for $99.
Those prices aren’t overly steep, especially for those already willing to pay the $3,500 entry price.
However, it may seem unnecessary, considering other headsets can accommodate eyewear.
Accompanying the Vision Pro is a new operating system called “visionOS.”
Like iPadOS, visionOS was not designed from the ground up but is a fork of iOS.
Compatible apps will operate normally, albeit on a giant virtual screen.
The game’s demoshowsit having virtual dice and an augmented reality game board.
It also said that some non-spatial games, like Sonic Dream Team, will have controller support.
The company stopped short of naming compatible controllers.
it’s possible for you to check out Apple’s Vision Pro productpagefor a full blow-by-blow of features.
It will also be where customers can order the headset when Apple starts taking preorders on January 19.
