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Existing VR Games Would Look Great on Vision Pro, But Without Controllers Most Are Stuck

Road to VR

Apple doesn’t call Vision Pro a mixed reality headset, or a virtual reality headset for that matter. To Apple, it’s all spatial computing , which is fine—if not a little too vague. It features robust hardware, which on paper seems to position it as an ideal platform for VR gaming. Want to learn more about Vision Pro?

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What does not convince me of the eye-and-hand interface of the Apple Vision Pro

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The Apple Vision Pro is the device of the moment: since the preorders have been opened on January, 19th, my social media feed is full of posts that just talk about this device. And this is for a good reason: Apple entering the field is for sure a defining moment for the immersive reality space. But is it a good idea?

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The XR Week Peek (2023.08.28): Quest 3 unboxing leaked, Samsung+Google headset situation is blurry, and more!

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If the 10th is the wrong date, then all my bets are on the 19th of October because on that date by chance already two games are launching : The Wizards Dark Times Brotherhood and the 7th Guest. It’s strange that two games decided to launch on the same date, so there is a chance this is a magical date.

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Will Hearables’ Installed Base Reach 72 Million this Year?

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Apple has a pretty definitive market share lead so far. Its survey data also indicate that Apple is the consumer favorite, and it’s previous estimates peg Apple’s hearable market share at 60 percent. billion by 2023 (see below)* And like the above estimates, Apple will hold a market share lead with $17.9

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Apple Mum on AR/VR for iPhone 7, but Here’s How We Know They’re Still Working on It

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Yesterday Apple held a keynote presentation to update the world on their latest products. It’s too early for Apple to jump into the AR/VR game. That much was made clear on stage at the company’s latest keynote where they revealed the iPhone 7 and the Apple Watch Series 2. Acquisitions.

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Tech Giants Prime AR’s Headworn Era

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The tech industry is looking to replace the smartphone — and everybody is waiting to see what Apple comes up with. I n 2007, Apple unveiled the iPhone. Apple didn’t invent the smartphone — companies like Palm and Blackberry had been selling them for years. But Apple’s not the only company working on these products.

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Can AR Make Us Smarter?

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No one was thinking of Uber and Snapchat when the iPhone launched to a desktop-minded world in 2007. Do I want a digital board game on my coffee table, seen through a 5-inch window that I have to hold up? Apple has tens of billions in annual revenue on the line when it comes to a maturing iPhone. Then come the killer apps.

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