Why Apple Vision Pro Is More About AR Than VR
Apple Vision Pro is easy to compare with VR gaming headsets, but I think Apple is aiming at something different: augmented reality as a practical computing platform.
Apple Vision Pro is easy to compare with VR gaming headsets, but I think Apple is aiming at something different: augmented reality as a practical computing platform.
Apple Vision Pro is not just about the headset. Its biggest advantage is how deeply it can connect with Macs, Apple software, Apple chips, and the rest of the Apple ecosystem.
If you have an iPhone 15 Pro, now is a good time to start recording spatial videos so you have personal footage ready to test when Apple Vision Pro is available.
Apple Vision Pro is not just another VR headset. My early take was that Apple aimed it at spatial computing, AR, productivity, developers, and future workflows more than traditional headset gaming.
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