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One question that continues to loom over Apple Vision Pro – as with any early tech product – is what’s its main draw and primary function? Use cases will expand but it's strategically starting with the most relatable one: immersive entertainment. This post appeared first on AR Insider.
According to The New York Times , Apple is enlisting the help of the Hollywood elite to help bolster its catalog of immersive content for its long-rumored VR/AR headset. According to sources, this mixed reality content will be available next year when Apple’s VR/AR headset launches sometime in 2023. Credit: Wired.
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And it promises to have also some features that surpass the Apple Vision Pro (I hope not the price!). From this quick look, it seems a mix between Android and the interface of the Apple Vision Pro. Thanks Rob Cole for the tip) Learn more News from partners (and friends) Participate in the Developer Nation survey!
Even Apple is now offering a suite of tools to make the creation of 3D experiences more accessible. Apple, as we all have experienced it, is known for establishing its own standards and there is no exception when it comes to 3D file formats in the context of AR. A great alternative to Unity is Epic’s Unreal Engine by the way.
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This week we had another report from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, that is said to very reliable in rumors about Apple (even if he only made wrong predictions about Apple Glasses, but this is none of my business). More info (Report by Kuo) More info (Report about Apple Glasses). Apple announces minor XR news at WWDC 2021.
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Samsung has partnered with Google to make an XR headset, although the South Korean tech giant hasn’t tipped its hand on what to expect just yet. That’s a patently Apple recipe though that Samsung may not be able to easily replicate. The question is: what can Samsung bring to the table that Apple and Meta can’t?
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If you’re looking for some tips on building out your vision, you can visit the Akrio Headquarters, built inside Arkio , and check out their training center, gallery, and auditorium in VR. You can then easily export the results back to Unity directly from Quest.
And the stakes are high as Apple doubles down on wearables to offset declines from a maturing smartphone market. Speaking of Apple, AR glasses themselves aren’t ready for mainstream acceptance and won’t gain significant ground in 2021 in consumer markets. It won’t reach its tipping point in 2021 but that could come in 2022.
Just after Facebook has launched Ray-Ban Stories smartglasses developed in collaboration with Luxottica and just before Apple Event, Xiaomi has entered the smartglasses field with its own product , just announced on its blog. Thanks to Kun Dong for the tip!). Specifications. Commentary. Header image by Xiaomi).
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