The Era of Spatial Computing Has Arrived: Apple Vision Pro Launches February 2

In Monday's press release, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the era of spatial computing has arrived with the launch of Apple Vision Pro. The most advanced consumer electronics device ever created, Vision Pro boasts a revolutionary and magical user interface that will redefine how we connect, create, and explore.

The Release Date and Pre-Order Information

Apple has finally confirmed a release date for the highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro. According to the company's press release, pre-orders will begin on January 19th, which is next Friday at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time and 8:00 a.m. EST. Retail availability of the headset will be in February 2nd at all US Apple stores, with in-store demos also starting on that day. Additionally, users can place their order through Apple's online store.

A Less Than 24-Hour Report

Just less than 24 hours after the press release, a report confirmed that the Apple Vision Pro had begun shipping to US warehouses. This launch marks an exciting milestone for the company and the consumer electronics industry as a whole.

The New Vision OS App Store

The launch of the Apple Vision Pro will also coincide with the debut of the new vision OS app store. Developed in collaboration with developers since WWC 2023, the app store promises to provide users with access to over 1 million compatible apps across iOS and iPadOS.

Speculation and Skepticism

When asked about the significance of having an interface on one's head rather than a traditional screen, some have expressed skepticism. One person wondered aloud if they would actually be willing to put the headset on, only to take it off and set it down somewhere, potentially losing it or stepping on it. This concern was reminiscent of previous leaks from the industrial design team, which had suggested that delays were being considered.

The Technical Marvel

However, many have praised the precision of the eye tracking system in the Apple Vision Pro. According to M herly, one of those who has used the device, "it's like reading your mind." The user notes that simply looking at the headset causes it to respond and perform actions without needing to physically touch it.

The User Experience

While some are excited about the potential of the Apple Vision Pro, others have expressed doubts about its practicality. One person noted that they were unsure whether anyone would be willing to spend $3,500 on such a device. However, this skepticism may change once more people start using and understanding how to use the product.

Conclusion

The launch of the Apple Vision Pro marks an exciting milestone in the development of spatial computing technology. As the company continues to work with developers to build apps for its AR headset, users can look forward to a wide range of possibilities and applications for this innovative device.

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day you can also Place Your Vision Pro order through Apple's online store The Vision Pro release date and announcement comes less than 24 hours after a report said that the headset had beun shipping to us warehouses the launch of the Vision Pro will also Mark the debut of the new vision OS app store Apple has worked with developers behind the scenes since uh wwtc 2023 to build apps for its AR headset the company says that the App Store will provide vision Pro users access to more than 1 million compatible apps across iOS and iPad OS no I mean looking at those those mockups right it's like okay well that looks gorgeous I mean I'm sure I'm sure it's a really fantastic thing but okay well am I really going to put you a take off my glasses set them down somewhere where I'll probably step on them or lose them or something and put this thing on my head and then you know basically use an iPad or use a Mac I mean I don't know I I just that's a real tough cell for me I I don't understand why I 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thing is reading your mind that's like a direct quote from M herly who's used this thing like it is so incredibly precise you just look and you know it's it's doing things it's pressing buttons before you can even like realize and think about the fact that you're even doing them I have no doubt that it's a technical Marvel and achievement in user experience that has never been achieved before I still don't know that will matter no matter how good something is if there's not a reason for people to to plurk down $3,500 for it then I don't think it matters like they might be impressed they might think it's cool but are they actually going to spend their own money on it I'm not trying to bag this thing I mean I think again once it comes out and we start seeing people actually use it and we can get a better understanding of what we're supposed to use or how we're supposed to use it I think that our sentiments might changeApple Vision Pro launches February 2 pre-orders start January 19 which is next Friday the era of spatial Computing has arrived said Apple CEO Tim Cook in Monday's press release Apple Vision Pro is the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created it's revolutionary and magical user interface will redefine how we connect to create and explore that's the that's the quote from him finally has a release date Apple said before that it was going to be you know early next year or you know this year but um and follow up interviews and things Apple's like Reed you know we're not talking like late March like early means actually early this year and apparently that means just like a couple weeks from now so they'll accept pre-orders in the United States starting Friday January 19 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time 8 a.m. best time the company said the headsets retail availability will be in February 2 at all us Apple stores with in store demos also beginning that day you can also Place Your Vision Pro order through Apple's online store The Vision Pro release date and announcement comes less than 24 hours after a report said that the headset had beun shipping to us warehouses the launch of the Vision Pro will also Mark the debut of the new vision OS app store Apple has worked with developers behind the scenes since uh wwtc 2023 to build apps for its AR headset the company says that the App Store will provide vision Pro users access to more than 1 million compatible apps across iOS and iPad OS no I mean looking at those those mockups right it's like okay well that looks gorgeous I mean I'm sure I'm sure it's a really fantastic thing but okay well am I really going to put you a take off my glasses set them down somewhere where I'll probably step on them or lose them or something and put this thing on my head and then you know basically use an iPad or use a Mac I mean I don't know I I just that's a real tough cell for me I I don't understand why I would want to stand in my living room with this goggle on uh look I mean what what is really what's different and better about having that interface be on your head you know uh floating in air as opposed to on an actual screen I I I mean it looks like a great accomplishment but I don't understand why it is better I don't understand what scenario is going to make that you know taking off of the glasses and putting on of the even bigger glasses uh worth it it just reminds me of of that leak we had from the industrial design team that was trying to delay the launch of the Vision Pro their commentary was it's a solution in search of a problem that is always what I think of when we talk about Vision Pro the the the thing that people who have used it have said that they are like Blown Away by most is the fact that you don't have to like you know touch things with your fing you don't have to touch a screen you don't have to touch anything like the eye tracking is so precise it's like the thing is reading your mind that's like a direct quote from M herly who's used this thing like it is so incredibly precise you just look and you know it's it's doing things it's pressing buttons before you can even like realize and think about the fact that you're even doing them I have no doubt that it's a technical Marvel and achievement in user experience that has never been achieved before I still don't know that will matter no matter how good something is if there's not a reason for people to to plurk down $3,500 for it then I don't think it matters like they might be impressed they might think it's cool but are they actually going to spend their own money on it I'm not trying to bag this thing I mean I think again once it comes out and we start seeing people actually use it and we can get a better understanding of what we're supposed to use or how we're supposed to use it I think that our sentiments might change\n"