Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro and battery
CodenameN301[1]
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerLuxshare
TypeStandalone mixed reality headset
Release dateUS: February 2, 2024 (February 2, 2024)
Introductory priceUS$3,499
Operating systemvisionOS (iOS-based[2])
System on a chipApple M2 (8-Core, 16-Core Neural Engine), Apple R1 (12 ms photon latency, 256 GB/s memory bandwidth)
Memory16 GB[3]
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
DisplayInternal: ~3660x3200 per eye[4] (equivalent to WUHD for each) dual micro-OLED (RGBB π subpixel geometry) up to 100 Hz refresh rate,[5] 3386 PPI
External: "EyeSight" curved lenticular OLED[6]
Graphics
SoundSurround sound speakers, 6 beamforming microphones[8]
Input6DoF inside-out tracking, photogrammetry, hand gesture recognition through 12 built-in cameras and LiDAR, eye tracking and voice input
CameraStereoscopic 3D main camera system, 18 mm, ƒ/2.00 aperture, 6.5 stereo megapixels
ConnectivityWi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
PowerExternal battery with 2–2.5 hours of use[5]
Current firmwarevisionOS 1.1.2[9]
Mass600–650 g (excluding battery)
Websiteapple.com/apple-vision-pro

Apple Vision Pro is a mixed-reality headset developed by Apple Inc. It was announced on June 5, 2023, at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, and pre-orders began on January 19, 2024. It became available for purchase on February 2, 2024, in the United States.[10] A worldwide launch has yet to be scheduled. Apple Vision Pro is Apple's first new major product category since the release of the Apple Watch in 2015.[11]

Apple markets Apple Vision Pro as a "spatial computer" where digital media is integrated with the real world. Physical inputs—such as motion gestures, eye tracking, and speech recognition—can be used to interact with the system.[10] Apple has avoided marketing the device as a virtual reality headset when discussing the product in presentations and marketing.[12]

The device runs visionOS,[13] a mixed-reality operating system derived from iOS frameworks using a 3D user interface; it supports multitasking via windows that appear to float within the user's surroundings,[14] as seen by cameras built into the headset. A dial on the top of the headset can be used to mask the camera feed with a virtual environment to increase immersion. The OS supports avatars (officially called "Personas"), which are generated by scanning the user's face; a screen on the front of the headset displays a rendering of the avatar's eyes ("EyeSight"), which are used to indicate the user's level of immersion to bystanders, and assist in communication.[15]

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  9. ^ "Apple Releases visionOS 1.1.2 With Bug Fixes and Revised visionOS 1.2 Beta". MacRumors. April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
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  14. ^ "visionOS Overview". Apple Developer. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  15. ^ "What does EyeSight show?". Apple Support. Retrieved February 6, 2024.

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