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MARCH 14, 2024

According to code found by MacRumors , Apple may be soon preparing for Vision Pro’s much-awaited international launch, as 12 new languages are about to be added, one of which is simplified Chinese. Since its February 2nd launch, Vision Pro has been a US-only device, which means it only supports the US keyboard layout and emoji.

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JUNE 28, 2024

Apple Vision Pro just launched in China, Japan, and Singapore, the first new countries outside the US. Preorders opened in these countries two weeks ago and are now shipping, and the headset is also available to demo and buy in Apple Stores. Photos all taken by Apple.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 2, 2024

Last month, during WWDC 2024, Apple announced the long-awaited news that the Vision Pro will reach several new territories by early July 2024. As of Friday, June 28, Apple debuted its MR headset in China (mainland, 24,502 CNY), Japan (484,415 JPY), and Singapore (4,725 SGD).

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AUGUST 12, 2024

Recently, from information presented in Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, rumours have circulated regarding a lower-priced Apple Vision Pro MR headset. After years of rumours and speculation, Apple debuted the Vision Pro earlier this year. However, Apple is yet to confirm any information regarding new XR products.

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JUNE 25, 2024

Last week, news emerged stating that Apple has informed its suppliers of Vision Pro components about plans to delay production of the next Vision Pro model. Apple originally planned to introduce a cheaper version of the Vision Pro with fewer features following the debut model; however, Apple is facing issues with this goal.

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JUNE 13, 2024

People in China, Japan, and Singapore can now preorder Apple Vision Pro. Until now Apple Vision Pro has only been available in the USA, where it launched on February 2, so these will be the first three countries outside the US the headset comes to. Meta is apparently working to partner with Tencent to bring Quest to China.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Apple is aiming to launch Vision Pro in February, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Gurman reliably reported many details of the upcoming headset before it was officially revealed or even acknowledged to exist by Apple. Apple will likely require appointments for purchasing, he wrote, as it did with the original Apple Watch in 2015.

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JULY 15, 2024

This past weekend, Apple debuted its Vision Pro mixed reality headset in the United Kingdom, marking the end of the firm’s international device rollout completion, which started at WWDC 2024 and includes regions such as mainland China, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Canada, France, and Germany. drop compared to the previous year.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Quest Store digital gift cards are now available in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Germany, France, and Japan. Digital gift cards are a standard feature of almost every other platform, including Apple's App Store, Google Play, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo eShop. Meta launched digital gift cards in the US back in October.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Apple has been "aiming internally" to get Vision Pro "out the door" by the end of January, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Gurman reliably reported many details of the upcoming headset before it was officially revealed or even acknowledged to exist by Apple.

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JUNE 10, 2024

Today, during Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024 kick-off keynote, the company discussed various elements of its product portfolio. During this, Apple unveiled VisionOS 2, the latest version of its spatial computing operating system, and international availability for the Vision Pro.

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JUNE 5, 2024

In addition to leading technology announcements surrounding its smartphone and desktop solutions, viewers can look forward to new details regarding the Apple Vision Pro. Notably, Apple’s hardware debut has brought more attention to immersive productivity tools that assist with situations like training and collaboration.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

PICO is shipping the 4 Ultra in Europe, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, the UK, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Apple and upcoming headset vendors such as Samsung have deep hardware ecosystems that may boost the capabilities and adoption of XR devices.

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JULY 26, 2024

SYKY is revolutionising retail by launching an Apple Vision Pro app, bringing mixed reality (MR) to the fashion industry. SYKY for Apple Vision Pro is now free to download on the visionOS App Store. After the initial exhibition, SYKY is set to collaborate with other elite fashion houses to produce a series of curated XR masterpieces.

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JUNE 12, 2024

Apple WWDC 2024 kicked off earlier this week. Among its general product portfolio updates, Apple gave XR the stage with massive Vision Pro announcements – namely, new regional availability and a fresh OS.

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JUNE 11, 2024

This week, during its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024, Apple revealed new enterprise-facing APIs to help business customers better leverage the device’s spatial computing offering. Apple is improving sensor access and visual capabilities as part of the Vision Pro enterprise API update.

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JULY 7, 2023

Apple Vision Pro will reportedly have a very slow rollout. Officially Apple Vision Pro is set to go on sale in "early 2024" in the US for $3500, and then in more (as yet undisclosed) countries "later" in the year. Apple is reportedly considering selling a top strap accessory.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Tim Cook said today Apple Vision Pro is still on track to ship early next year. During today's Apple Event livestream , in which the company announced the iPhone 15 series and new Watch models, Cook confirmed that its first "spatial computer" is still on track to ship in "early 2024" as Apple announced at WWDC back in June.

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JULY 5, 2024

Meanwhile, Apple is working to boost the availability of Vision Pro as the firm gears up to announce a new XR device in the coming years. Apple Ramps Up Vision Pro International Supply Chains As of Friday, June 28, Apple debuted its MR headset in China (mainland, 24,502 CNY), Japan (484,415 JPY), and Singapore (4,725 SGD).

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Nreal Light has been on sale through telecoms in Japan, South Korea, Germany, and Spain, typically priced between $600 and $820 depending on the region. The company’s Series C comes at a time when Apple is clearly making preparations for its own XR headsets. A recent report holds that Apple is sourcing parts for its VR headset.

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JUNE 14, 2024

Apple’s WWDC 2024 wraps this week. Starting on Tuesday, the event is set to continue a trend of new AR/VR/MR products, solutions, partnerships, and more, ready to leverage this week’s series of Apple announcements. It’s important to note that WWDC is primarily targeted at developers who are loyal to Apple.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here are a few great options: Third-party Accessories Spigen Klasden Pouch – $90 Image courtesy Spigen There are scant few cases that were built from the ground-up for Vision Pro beyond the first-party case from Apple. This luxury leather head band from BandWerk is handcrafted in Germany , featuring high-quality Italian leather.

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JULY 19, 2024

While MR headsets are generally more expensive, with the Apple Vision Pro raising the average selling price by over $1000, audiences are still interested enough to turn their gaze towards a product that can leverage VR and AR applications. There is still a lot to come this year: new announcements, events, and maybe products.

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VRScout

JULY 29, 2020

Pair your Garmin or Apple smartwatches for additional GPS functionality. FORM’s AR-enhanced swim goggles received a free firmware update today introducing support for Garmin and Apple smartwatches, allowing wearers to track a wide range of metrics, such as their GPS location and heart rate, while swimming outdoors in open water.

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JULY 31, 2024

Apple Vision Pro Rolls out in Australia Cam stated that Apple is engaging deeply with Australian audiences. Stevens also noted that Apple is taking a “very hands-on approach,” whereby Australian audiences book an appointment that Stevens calls “an opportunity to really learn” about the Vision Pro.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 23, 2021

Apple’s AirDrop feature is a convenient way to share files between the company’s devices, but security researchers from Technische Universitat Darmstadt in Germany are warning that you might be sharing way more than just a file. Read more.

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GizModo VR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

According to two separate complaints his group filed with regulatory bodies based in Germany and Spain, the advertising tech that comes… Read more. After making a name for himself going after Facebook’s and Google’s data practices, Austrian lawyer Max Schrems—and his advocacy group Noyb—is setting his sights on a new tech giant.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Trusted Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the AirTag 2 item tracking device will debut in the fourth quarter of 2024. Moreover, Kuo noted that Apple will launch the AirTag 2 with Vision Pro compatibility, which is also due next year. AirTag 2 AR locational abilities will easily integrate into the Vision Pro MR framework.

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ARVR Magazine Podcast

MARCH 4, 2024

In today's episode, we talk about the upcoming SpaceWalk Talks 2024 which will take place on April 24, 2024, in our Mainz Germany Studio. We are currently on: ⁠⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ ⁠Anchor⁠ You can also follow us on all the relevant social media channels.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

While we have yet to see headsets in the US, they are available in Germany and Spain through partnerships with Vodafone and T-Mobile. According to the release, Nreal Air will be “the first AR device in the world to offer compatibility with Apple iOS devices,” including iPhones and iPads, as well as with most Android devices.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

MAY 19, 2023

Amidst rumours of Apple’s new headset, many firms are ramping up efforts, perhaps partly due to a looming sense of competition. Apple Trademarks XR Operating System Apple has filed a trademark for “ xrOS ” with the New Zealand Intellectual Property Office, further teasing its upcoming MR headset.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Apple AR glasses may have been pushed back to 2025–26. According to a new rumor, Apple AR glasses may have been pushed back from 2024 to 2025–26. Especially for Apple, which is not interested in releasing devkits, but in shipping devices that appeal to the masses. Holoride launches in Germany.

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JUNE 12, 2024

Today, MR immersive collaboration solution provider Campfire announced the upcoming debut of its leading software for Apple Vision Pro headsets. Meta’s Quest 3 has defined an inflection point for headset adoption in the enterprise, and customers are excited about what’s possible with Apple Vision Pro.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2023

This will be a newsletter written on the road: I’ve prepared the material in Italy, I’m currently writing these words from the Frankfurt airport (Germany), I will keep writing on the plane across the ocean and I will finalize everything in Sunnyvale (California, USA). Meta really wants to fight Apple on his own territory.

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JUNE 13, 2024

At WWDC 2024, audiences expected Apple to showcase its XR developments front and centre. The big news was Apple’s debut of new regional Vision Pro availability and the visionOS 2 framework, a fresh device framework to boost general device adoption and application creation.

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ARPost

JULY 18, 2023

Meta, in particular, has gotten into trouble in EU member countries like Germany for the equivalent of antitrust concerns, which has opened the way for Pico to make headway in European markets free from its US political struggles. Apple currently holds so much power that they could say ‘This is the way we’re going to go.’

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JUNE 19, 2023

We all joked about Samsung waiting for the Apple Vision Pro announcement to copy it, but according to some rumors, this is exactly what is happening. Learn more (Join The Survey) Listen to me and Gian Gianluigi Perrone invited me to his MindCathedral Youtube channel to speak about the Apple Vision Pro.

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