Apple's Vision Pro Headset Set to House All iPad and iPhone Apps
In an exciting development, Apple is set to release its highly-anticipated Vision Pro headset early next year, and while details about the number of Vision Pro-centric apps at launch are yet to be confirmed, the tech giant has made some key announcements about the device's app ecosystem.
According to reports by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the developer labs for Vision Pro were under-filled, suggesting a focus on quality rather than quantity. Steve Sinclair, the senior director of Apple's product marketing for the Vision Pro, has commented on the number of software developer kit downloads, stating that they have exceeded expectations.
One of the challenges for the Vision Pro headset is ensuring a comfortable fit, and this extends to the hefty strap. Apple has been working diligently to ensure that the headset's strap fits comfortably for early adopters, who will need to set up an appointment to test the Vision Pro device.
Navigating apps on the Vision Pro headset may present some unique challenges. For instance, navigation apps with turn-by-turn directions or camera-based functions may not work on the Vision Pro due to its immersive nature. However, other apps will be operable with pinching and flicking motions.
Apps from the Vision Pro App Store will appear in their original forms, designed for a flat screen, but Apple is working on tuning these apps to the Vision Pro's controller-less gesture-based controls. This includes the inclusion of a virtual keyboard and emoji keyboard for text-based apps.
The Vision Pro App Store will run "hundreds of thousands" of iPadOS and iOS apps, with Apple porting over "all" or most of the iPad and iPhone apps directly to the new Vision Pro store. This means that popular apps like Messages, Books, Mail, and Safari will be available on the Vision Pro.
However, not all apps may be compatible with the Vision Pro headset due to missing features or peripherals. Developers will need to modify their apps to add Vision Pro functionality, and they can prevent their apps from appearing on the Vision Pro if they uncheck a box in their App Store Connect service.
It's unclear if non-virtual reality developers have created simple apps for the Vision Pro app store. For more detailed information about available apps, it might be necessary to consult Apple's official announcements or developer resources closer to the launch date.
The Vision Pro headset will be a premium product, priced at $3,500. It will include many baseline apps like Messages, Books, Mail, and Safari, and it will support various functionalities, including video calling through FaceTime and compatibility with Disney+ and arcade services.
As Apple opens up access for developers to start working on visionOS apps for "spatial experiences" in June, the future of the Vision Pro App Store looks promising. With its unique features and immersive capabilities, the Vision Pro is set to redefine virtual reality and offer a new world of possibilities for users.
- The tech giant Apple has revealed that the Vision Pro App Store will host hundreds of thousands of iPadOS and iOS apps, including popular ones like Messages, Books, Mail, and Safari.
- With the future arrival of visionOS apps for "spatial experiences" in June, the Vision Pro App Store is poised to offer a new world of possibilities, potentially revolutionizing virtual reality.
- As developers modify their apps to include Vision Pro functionality, it remains uncertain if simple non-VR apps will be available in the Vision Pro App Store, necessitating closer observation of Apple's official announcements.
