The Apple Vision Pro launches February 2, 2024 at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the online U.S. Apple Store, Apple has announced.
The Vision Pro is Apple’s $3,499 mixed reality headset designed to introduce “spatial computing” to consumers. It has augmented reality capabilities, but can also switch to virtual reality seamlessly by using the dial on the headset. Preorders for Apple Vision Pro begin January 19 at 5am Pacific / 8am Eastern / 1pm UK.
“The era of spatial computing has arrived,” said Apple boss Tim Cook. “Apple Vision Pro is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created. Its revolutionary and magical user interface will redefine how we connect, create, and explore.”
Apple made a point of mentioning the Vision Pro’s Environments feature. Here, you can virtually visit dynamic landscapes like Haleakalā, Joshua Tree, and Yosemite national parks, and even the surface of the moon. You can also use the three-dimensional interface to display apps side by side at any scale. Apple said more than one million familiar apps across iOS and iPadOS are available on Apple Vision Pro and automatically work with the new input system.
On the gaming front, users can access games on the App Store, as you’d expect. They’ll be played on a screen as large as users want. But there are also new “spatial” games, including Game Room, What the Golf?, and Super Fruit Ninja, which “take advantage of the powerful capabilities of Apple Vision Pro to transform the space around players, offering unique and engaging gameplay experiences.”
Here’s the launch information:
- Apple Vision Pro will be available starting at $3,499 (U.S.) with 256GB of storage. Pre-orders for Apple Vision Pro will begin on Friday, January 19, at 5am PST, with availability beginning Friday, February 2.
- Apple Vision Pro will be available at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online.
- ZEISS Optical Inserts — Readers will be available for $99 (U.S.), and ZEISS Optical Inserts — Prescription will be available for $149 (U.S.).
- Apple Vision Pro comes with a Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band — giving users two options for the fit that works best for them. Apple Vision Pro also includes a Light Seal, two Light Seal Cushions, an Apple Vision Pro Cover for the front of the device, Polishing Cloth, Battery, USB-C Charge Cable, and USB-C Power Adapter.
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