Apple's new mixed-reality headset in a nutshell.
The Apple Vision Pro headset is finally here, after months of rumors – and the so-called"spatial computer" is Apple's bold play at defining the future of computing, TV and more.
But what are the key things you need to know about the Apple Vision Pro? We've boiled down Apple's confetti gun blast of announcements about its new gadget – which its typically calls the"most advanced personal electronics device ever" – in this handy explainer. First, the bad news – the Apple Vision Pro will be even more expensive than the rumors predicted when it becomes available to buy"early next yet" in the US.
The Vision Pro effectively gives each of your eyes a 4K screen, with 23 million pixels spread across the two panels. In front of those are three-element lenses, while around the edge of the headset are 12 cameras tracks your hand and eye movements for the controller-free operation. According to Apple, app icons in visionOS will come to life when you look at them. Tap your fingers together and you can select options, or gently flick to scroll through lists. The tech giant says that the experience feels like"your mind is guiding the experience", in what could be the closest thing we've seen to a Minority Report interface.
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