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So I tried Apple Vision Pro
Hard to decide on this one…
It’s an interesting piece of tech. It’s technically an AR and VR goggle.
For the AR section, Imagine looking at the iPad as a hologram, except you can see through it. That’s it. Or an iPhone. Or a Mac. You select stuff by pinching your fingers together.
From the headphones…there isn’t any. Apple found a way to position sound near your ear, without it actually being connected to it, and at the same time using Spatial Audio which makes the audio move as you move your head around. It’s definitely a standout feature of this device:
The fit was comfortable. I guess Apple learned to use the strap as opposed to the original VR band based on a lot of reviews.
I also had a friend try the Google out so we can share notes. He definitely likes the VR part of it with the engaging videos. Alicia keys doing a live performance and you’re in the room, or basketballers dunking directly in your field of view is an insane viewing experience that has to be seen. Honestly, way better than front row seats.
The music production side of things isn’t exactly great. Not terrible, not great. Imagine the pain points of iPad app except you’re more reliant on Siri and a less than responsive hologram keyboard. I was able to record audio using the music memos app and it was pretty clear even in a loud room.
It definitely is a new experience. Price is definitely high. But I sorta see the vision. Great job, Apple.
Here’s a short clip of me using it in action.
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VR and AR aren't new categories, but Apple has definitely brought something of their own to the table here to make it a more impressive product. I'm glad they didn't just try to copy someone else's VR goggles. Having said that, I think it'll take a lot more engineering and battery chemistry improvements to shave more weight off of these things and make them feel less obtrusive. It might take another 10 years before the average person is able to use something like these without a second thought.
I’ll be honest, it took using it to appreciate it @NeuM
As battery technology rises, especially with the demand for electric vehicles, they’ll hopefully find a lightweight solution. Agreed on the 10 year analysis. The iPhone came out as a touchscreen device which hadn’t been done in that extent, yet now we’re communicating using touch based devices.
The iPhone and iPad really started taking off with their second generations. It'll be interesting to see what Vision Pro 2 is like!
Purchased one…don’t use it for music…but use it extensively for Work, Teams/Zoom calls, movies & TV, browsing…The immersive “environments” are unexpectedly well done.
The next direction they COULD go might be to reduce weight by using more plastic or carbon fiber instead of metal. But it'll take some big breakthroughs in materials science for devices like this to become as ubiquitous as iPhones and iPads.
Agreed. If they follow their past model, the second version may more clearly define the path while cleaning up some of the core issues with v1. But, who knows.
Funny enough, I know the guy who worked on it. At least the battery portion of it. I’ll send him a message and see what his take on it is.
@realdawei Honestly, I can imagine how useful it would be. I figured out the Darth Vader move where you pinch the tiny x circle, and you can force pull/push it to get a bigger screen. That was honestly so sick, and it felt like I was in a sci fi movie.
If they can get a way to use a 2D FaceTime and represent it in a 3D call, using AI, that would be insane.
Clicking the keyboard is still such a pain. But by pinching using my left and right thumb and index fingers, it was a LOT easier to navigate.
Have you tried Alto’s Odyssey game on it? It’s really fun on the Apple Vision goggle.
@tom_ward Yeah, I think Apple had to make a bold statement by releasing it with its price point and design. Then with each iteration they can go lightweight by calling it the Vision SE, or go all out by calling it the Vision Pro Max or something insane like that.
@seonnthaproducer 2D FaceTime -> 3D call is a solid idea you probably just predicted an iOS 19 feature here
Keyboard is much more responsive in VisionOS2 beta…however when using for more intense work/productivity I switch to a Bluetooth keyboard
Apple also has to figure out how to make them much easier to use for those of us who wear glasses...
When the make these a lot lot lot smaller I’ll mess with em. Wearing goggles and straps all around my head just to play on an iPad seems extreme 😂
You can buy prescription inserts …..
Idk…I don’t see a problem
Neither does this guy 😂
I know, but I don't really consider that easy (and not cheap), give me something that I can use with my regular glasses (or better yet, without any corrective lenses at all) and I might be interested...
That will never not be an issue… unless the images are projected directly into our brains at some point.
Anything that can automatically correct vision would be a lot more expensive than prescription inserts, I think. And anything I could wear my glasses with would necessarily be a lot bigger and bulkier. That said, I do consider the need for corrective inserts a downside for those of us who rely on glasses. Though to be fair I wouldn't be on board anyway. I might get interested with Vision Pro 2 or Vision Pro 3, assuming the cost comes way down and they solve challenges around weight and battery life. Carbon fiber sounds like a nice approach to keep a premium feel while bringing weight down (also eliminating the external screen. They can just stick some googly eyes on the outside)
I think Vision Pro is what will nudge many closer to VR/AR, and 99% of those interested will buy anything but Apple - arguably getting more out of their devices than Apple users, maybe ever, but certainly for the foreseeable future.
Bahaha dude that looks better than the glasses honestly 😂
@reasOne I know, right? Apple Vis-iPad where?
Okay I got back from my contact. The Apple Vision Pro is tailored as a premium product. Other materials will make it look cheap.
(Here’s speculation from myself below)
My guess is that it’s easier to find or gain traction on the project when a lot of big spenders or tech enthusiasts use the product. They’ll also be the ones with high expectations and will use it a lot more than the general consumer who currently uses phones.
That makes sense, and sort of lines up with the fact that Apple only did the thoroughly ridiculous $18K solid-gold Apple Watch for the first iteration. I don't think I ever saw a gold Apple Watch out in the wild, but saw some pictures of celebrities wearing them, which I'm sure was the intent.
Yes, it's a premium product... today. I can almost guarantee the second (or more likely third) iteration they'll be looking at lighter and less costly materials. Remember, Apple also made a plastic iPhone at one time (iPhone 5c). For them to achieve mass adoption on par with the iPad or the iPhone (even if it's only a fraction of those sales), they'll have no choice but to make design and/or material compromises.