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Apple Vision Pro Developer Tools Are Available Now

VRScout

The visionOS SDK is built using the same basic framework that is used by Apple’s other operating systems. Credit: AppleApple Vision Pro redefines what’s possible on a computing platform. These include powerful technologies such as SwiftUI , Xcode , ARKit , and TestFlight.

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Leaked Xbox Documents Show XR Interest But No Immediate Plans

Road to VR

Leaked documents relating to Microsoft’s business strategy for Xbox show the company eyeing XR technology but continuing to keep it at arm’s length. Road to VR reviewed the entirety of a trove of documents that leaked this week in connection with an ongoing Federal Trade Commission v. Microsoft court case.

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Apple is Approaching Social on Vision Pro the Way Meta Should Have All Along

Road to VR

With Vision Pro, Apple is taking a different approach—making apps social right out of the box. Apple’s vision isn’t about creating a server full of a virtual strangers and user-generated experiences, but to make it easy to share the stuff you already like to do with the people you already know.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.04.24): Apple headset to have iOS apps, Pico launches Pico 4 Pro in China, and more!

The Ghost Howls

From the nth rumor on the Apple headset to the announcement of the Pico 4 Pro in China, there have been a few things happening that you as an XR enthusiast can’t miss. According to Gurman, Apple is also investing in games, which will be an important part of the experience. This week we had quite a few interesting pieces of XR news.

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Report: Apple Acquires Motion Capture Firm IKinema

Road to VR

According to a MacRumor report and regulatory filings with the UK government, Apple may have quietly acquired UK-based motion capture firm IKinema. Furthermore, the company’s physical UK address has been legally changed to 100 New Bridge Street in London, the very same for Apple Europe Limited. Image courtesy Companies House.

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Report: Apple Acquires VR & AR Eye-tracking Company SMI

Road to VR

A report from MacRumors provides compelling evidence that Apple has quietly acquired SMI, also known as SensoMotoric Instruments, a company specializing in eye-tracking technology. MacRumors reports that the company was quietly acquired by Apple sometime between May 2nd and July 26th, 2017.

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Apple, Valve, and LG Invest in OLED Microdisplay Maker eMagin

Road to VR

According to documents filed last month with SEC, a new stock issuance of some $10 million by OLED microdisplay maker eMagin will be bought up by Apple, Valve, and LG, among others. With the rise of AR and VR in the consumer market, Emagin has recently marketed their display technology toward companies building consumer headsets.

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