New Delhi: The Apple Vision Pro is an augmented reality headset that “seamlessly” blends the physical and virtual worlds, according to Apple. Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, said of the gadget, which resembles a pair of ski goggles, “It’s the first Apple product you look through, and not at.” It has a separate battery pack and can be operated with the voice, hands, or eyes, as has been rumored. Early in 2019, it will go on sale for $3,499 and debut in the US market before expanding to other markets.
A dial on the Vision Pro allows users to alternate between full virtual reality and augmented reality. The device lacks a controller, and you navigate rows of app icons in the visionOS operating system by simply observing them. You can tap choose and flick to scroll, as well as give voice commands, and Apple claims that “hundreds of thousands of familiar iPhone and iPad apps” will operate that way automatically.
Furthermore, the headset supports Bluetooth accessories such as the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad, and it allows you to pair it with your Mac to use inside the headset. Even if your hands are low on your body, down-facing cameras can capture them.
The headset is claimed to have been in development for years, with multiple versions and years of delays. Considering the fact that it is going into a market that has not yet taken off, it is designed to be CEO Tim Cook’s distinctive addition to Apple’s product lineup, and it has gotten plaudits from industry insiders. Its main rival will most likely be Meta, which has had moderate success with its games-focused Quest 2 headset and a more mixed reception with its general-purpose Quest Pro.
