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YouTube Joins Netflix In Not Making An App For Apple Vision Pro And Blocking The iPad App

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Like Netflix, YouTube also didn't make an Apple Vision Pro app and is opting out of making its iPad app available. Apple previously announced that iPad & iPhone apps are available on the visionOS App Store "by default" and developers have to intentionally opt-out if they don't want theirs to be. UploadVR David Heaney

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How Different XR Companies Approach Cloud Services

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But, software is important too. The bigger your XR needs are, the larger your software needs are. This allows devices to become smaller while running more robust software. This allows devices to become smaller while running more robust software. XR hardware is on the move. But, what is the cloud anyway?

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Big XR News from Microsoft, Meta, AWS, Apple

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The End of the Windows Mixed Reality In its latest Windows 11 24H2 update , Microsoft is removing some support frameworks for its MR hardware and software portfolio. The deal allows Meta to utilize Immersion’s patents to enhance Meta’s XR hardware, software, and products. a license to our patents for haptic technologies.

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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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Apple Vision Pro Review: The New Era of Spatial Computing

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In this Apple Vision Pro review, we’re finally taking a closer look at the spatial computing device set to change the extended reality world. Apple Vision Pro Review: Quick Verdict, Pros and Cons The Apple Vision Pro really is an XR headset, unlike anything we’ve seen before. So, how much does the Apple Vision Pro cost?

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XR Year in Review: The Most Important Stories of 2023 and What They Mean for 2024

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Apple Announces Vision Pro Image courtesy Apple The News Apple announced is Vision Pro headset in June of 2023 marking the company’s first public step into the XR headset space. Apple also boldly announced the headset’s staggering $3,500 price, despite a launch date set for nearly a year later.

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Which Startups Are Hiring for Augmented Reality Jobs?

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billion in 2019, with many billions more being invested in R&D by the likes of Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and many more. See Also: New Guidelines for Developers: XR Software Should Be Accessible for Users With Disabilities. A company still in stealth, but with founder pedigree from Apple.