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The Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s Gamble on High-End Virtual Reality (and Why I Want One)

Ryan Schultz

So I have two options: to get soft contact lenses (which I have not worn for a couple of decades), or to buy magnetically-attached prescription lens inserts from Apple’s partner, Zeiss. According to an Apple Support article : To purchase ZEISS Optical Inserts for Apple Vision Pro, you need a legible comprehensive prescription.

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The XR Week Peek (2024.01.23): Apple Vision Pro preorders have been opened, and much more!

The Ghost Howls

There is so a chance that LG is actually working on the Quest Pro 2, but it may also be that the CEO was referring to another headset. It is not clear what this device will be, but a previous rumor talked about a collaboration between Meta and LG for the release of the Meta Quest Pro 2, which the same rumor set for 2025.

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Apple Vision Pro Debuts for US Customers on Feb 2nd

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Apple is working with ZEISS to bring optional optical inserts to the product, with “Readers” soon available for $99 and prescription standard optics for $149. Apple will start the pricing of the Vision Pro at $3,499 for a model with 256GB of storage.

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Apple’s Vision Pro “Works Like Your Mind” Says Tim Cook, CEO

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

All of a sudden, you and I might be having that conversation, and we may want to reference something; you could pull it up in space, and we could chat about it.

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Apple Vision Pro Debuts in US Stores Today!

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Additionally, Apple is working with ZEISS to offer optional optical inserts for the device in a bid to improve accessibility options available alongside current XR devices. Currently, the Vision Pro is only purchasable by US customers, however, Apple is expected to roll out worldwide release windows at its WWDC event later this year.

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Meta Optimistic about Apple’s Entry into the Market

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Apple is working with ZEISS to bring optional optical inserts to the product, with “Readers” soon available for $99 and prescription standard optics for $149. The Vision Pro will cost $3,499 for a 256GB storage model.

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Big XR News from Apple, Microsoft, and SPIE

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Apple refers to its AR/VR/MR solutions brand as spatial computing, which differentiates itself from the market. As part of its commitment to accessibility, Apple is working with ZEISS to offer optional optical inserts for the device: “Readers” will cost $99, meanwhile prescription standard optics will cost $149.