Apple just blew CES out of the water:
Apple today announced Apple Vision Pro will be available beginning Friday, February 2, at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online. Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that transforms how people work, collaborate, connect, relive memories, and enjoy entertainment. Vision Pro seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world and unlocks powerful spatial experiences in visionOS, controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible — a user’s eyes, hands, and voice. An all-new App Store provides users with access to more than 1 million compatible apps across iOS and iPadOS, as well as new experiences that take advantage of the unique capabilities of Vision Pro. Pre-orders for Apple Vision Pro begin Friday, January 19, at 5 a.m. PST.
“The era of spatial computing has arrived,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “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.”
Beyond the dates — which are a little earlier than I assumed they would be — there’s not a lot of new information in this press release in terms of specs or features, but we now know more about the straps and what will come in the box:
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.
That Dual Loop Band includes a strap that goes over the user’s head:
The $3,499 models comes with 256 GB of storage. It’s unknown what models may exist above the base, but I’m a little disappointed that 256 GB is the entry point. I think people are going to want a lot of local media on these things.
Apple has also provided details concerning prescription lenses. Reading lenses will be will be $99 and prescription lenses will be $149. The optical inserts are only online, so have your prescription handy, I suppose.
While I have been a bit on the fence about this product for myself personally, I am excited to get my hands (eyes?) on one.