Apple Vision Pro VR Headset Launched: Features, price, specifications & availability

Last night, Apple started its annual developer conference on an exciting note. The WWDC 2023 event introduced updates for iOS 17, and new Macbooks, and most notably, unveiled Apple's latest mixed-reality headset.

The headset was much speculated and awaited, many of the leaks were proved true, although a fair few were not 100 percent accurate. Here is everything you need to know about the Apple Vision Pro VR headset, including its price, specifications, design, and when it will be made available to customers.

Apple Vision Pro: Next-level VR experience

Apple is known for its ground-breaking technology and innovation, which never fails to mesmerise us. The Cupertino tech giant saved its best for the end of the mega event where it unveiled its latest mixed-reality headset, the ‘Apple Vision Pro’.

The Apple Vision Pro is a cutting-edge mixed-reality headset that offers an immersive experience like never before.

Design and specifications

The Apple Vision Pro offers a sleek form factor and houses a single-piece lens that functions as a 3D glass. It has a lightweight frame with a Digital Crown, a photo button, and a compact aluminium alloy design.

It includes all the necessary sensors and a powerful computer with a quiet fan for optimal performance. The Vision Pro boasts high-resolution cameras for accurate tracking and gesture recognition. The spatial operating system has been paired with a powerful combination of Dual M2 and R1 chipset, bound to deliver seamless performance and stunning visuals with its 4K resolution per eye.

The Vision Pro features advanced hand tracking and voice inputs for intuitive interaction. With the convenience of an external battery pack, users can enjoy a two-hour battery life, ensuring extended usage.

Vision Pro apps

The Apple Vision Pro has a familiar home screen with apps, like an iPhone. You can view the time, date, weather, and notifications just like on other Apple devices. Apple has also brought popular apps like Safari, Photos, Music, and Messages to the Vision Pro, making it easier for existing Apple users to adapt.

You can enter text using voice input or a floating keyboard, and even connect an Apple Magic Keyboard and Trackpad to enhance its productivity. However, being a new product category, the Vision Pro may have a smaller selection of third-party apps compared to Mac or iPhone.

Apple is also planning to bring entertainment to Apple Vision Pro, such as Apple Arcade games and 3D movies on the platform. The company will be opening the floor to developers to work with Vision Pro and develop apps for the platform.

Mixed Reality re-defined

With the Apple Vision Pro, the mixed reality view of your real surroundings is incredibly realistic, almost like you're not wearing a headset at all. This is made possible by advanced cameras and powerful processing that quickly and accurately aligns virtual images with the real world.

The Vision Pro features a digital crown, similar to the one on the Apple Watch, which makes it easy to switch between the immersive view and seeing your actual room. When someone comes near you, the display will make sure you can see them., and they can see you too.

The headset also comes with a feature where the person in front of you will be able to see your eyes. This ensures that people are aware that you can see them. It creates a seamless and interactive experience, blending the virtual and real worlds effortlessly.

Price and availability

Priced at $3,499, the Vision Pro is a premium offering that brings the future of mixed reality to your fingertips. Running on the visionary visionOS, this headset provides a user-friendly and immersive platform for exploring limitless possibilities. The powerful, new XR headset will be available early next year and will first be launched in the US. No news on when or whether it will be launched in India.