Apple has officially announced that the Apple Vision Pro will become available in the United States starting from February 2nd, with a price tag of $3,499. But what exactly can the Apple Vision Pro do, and what purposes will it serve? Here, we’ll delve into its functionalities to provide you with a clearer understanding.
While there’s still no confirmed release date for the Apple Vision Pro in Spain, familiarizing ourselves with its capabilities will help us get ready for its arrival on the European continent and across the globe.
The Versatility of the Apple Vision Pro
Elevating Entertainment:
The Apple Vision Pro is poised to revolutionize entertainment. Equipped with high-resolution screens that surpass even 4K televisions, along with support for HDR content, users can immerse themselves in top-quality movies and shows from streaming services like Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, and others. Apple TV+ offers an extensive library of over 150 titles in 3D. Moreover, the Apple Vision Pro introduces “Immersive video,” Apple’s proprietary format that enables users to experience 8K content in 3D and 180 degrees, complemented by the renowned spatial audio.
For avid gamers, the Apple Vision Pro promises an exceptional gaming experience. Initially, it will support Apple Arcade games like Game Room, What the Golf?, and Super Fruit Ninja. Gamers can expect complete immersion, and it’s anticipated that more immersive games will gradually make their way to the Vision Pro.
Immersive Memories:
In addition to entertainment, the Vision Pro aims to transform the way we capture and relive memories. Spatial photos and videos will transport users to cherished moments in a hyper-realistic manner, enhanced further by spatial audio. Additionally, space videos can be captured using an iPhone 15 Pro, offering an entirely novel way to interact with cherished memories.
3D FaceTime:
The FaceTime application will benefit significantly from the arrival of the Apple Vision Pro. With the device’s spatial capabilities, FaceTime will elevate video calls to new heights. Leveraging the surrounding space, FaceTime will make every participant appear life-size during a call. Furthermore, when using the Vision Pro during a call, individuals will appear as lifelike “Persons,” akin to holograms, bridging the physical gap. This authentic spatial representation will convey real-time facial expressions and hand gestures. Third-party apps such as Zoom, Cisco Webex, and Microsoft Teams will also harness this feature.
Unprecedented Productivity:
The Apple Vision Pro is set to deliver extraordinary computing and personal productivity experiences. It features a three-dimensional interface that enables applications to transcend the confines of the screen, appearing side by side at any scale. Users will even have the ability to recreate their MacBook‘s screen in the spatial environment by simply focusing their gaze and using the trackpad and keyboard of the physical device to control other windows. This capability is nothing short of remarkable.
Supported Applications:
As for the applications compatible with the Vision Pro, aside from entertainment and gaming apps mentioned earlier, the following native applications will also be available: App Store, Messages, Mail, Safari, Photos, Music, Freeform, Apple TV, Keynote, Notes, Apple Arcade (select titles), and Settings.
Furthermore, non-native applications confirmed thus far include: Disney+, Microsoft 365, Zoom, WebEx, Adobe Lightroom, Sky Guide, Telegram, Fantastical, Slack, JigSpace, and HBO Max.
The availability of applications compatible with the Vision Pro will largely depend on developers, and the market for visionOS applications is expected to expand rapidly.