Apple unveils Vision Pro glasses, priced at $3,499, at WWDC 2023.

“This is the first Apple product you can see through, not look into,” CEO Tim Cook introduced the Vision Pro at WWDC 2023. As rumored, the device includes a removable battery and is controlled by eye, hand, and voice commands. It has a starting price of $3,499 and will launch in the US in early 2024 before becoming available in more countries.

Vision Pro leans heavily towards augmented reality (AR) but can easily switch between augmented reality and virtual reality (VR) using a rotary dial. It doesn't have handheld controllers; instead, the wearer browses a series of app icons within the visionOS operating system by looking at them. Then, they tap to select and swipe to scroll or issue voice commands. The glasses support Bluetooth accessories such as the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad, allowing connection to a Mac computer for use.

In terms of design, the Vision Pro uses a glass front and aluminum frame, housing 5 sensors, 12 cameras, a 4K display for each eye, and a fan-cooled computer. The device's faceplate (which Apple calls the Light Seal) and headband are fabric-lined and modular to fit various face shapes and head sizes. You can change the headband styles and sizes.

Zeiss has created a pair of magnetically attached glasses for people with vision problems. The removable battery provides up to two hours of use and can be plugged into a power bank for all-day use. Apple promises unprecedentedly sharp display and 4K video playback. It uses the M2 chip alongside the new R1 chip.

Apple promises that Vision Pro wearers won't be isolated from those around them. The glasses will display your eyes using the EyeSight system. If you're in full VR mode, a glowing screen will obscure them so others know you're not ready to communicate. Additionally, it creates a digital avatar of you by scanning your face.

The device uses transparent video so you can see the real world in full color. You can also drag 3D objects into the real world.

Microsoft and Zoom apps have been optimized for visionOS. Hundreds of thousands of iPad and Mac apps will also be available at the time of Vision Pro's release. It uses a new biometric security method called Optic ID.

(According to The Verge)

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