Road to VR

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Another one of Beyond’s big enthusiast-grade features is owed to Bigscreen’s ability to customize the fit of the headset to each user, which will be done by doing a one-time scan of the user’s face using an iPhone XR or more recent Apple mobile device.

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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 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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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

All eyes are on Apple. Leading up to the device’s introduction at WWDC 2023, Apple revealed many details of the then-upcoming device via various patent requests, which built a neat image of the Vision Pro before official announcements began. Is Apple working on Smart Glasses? Patent and Trademark Office.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Apple is set to debut its Vision Pro mixed reality (MR) headset in March next year, Bloomberg reported on Monday. Apple successfully built its own processors, but the company’s in-house technologies team has a lot more to design, including cameras and screens.

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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 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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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This week, Apple updated its Vision Pro spatial computing headset, upgrading the framework to visionOS 2. Apple delivered optimised MR features, including improved spatial capture, hand-tracking, key productivity enhancements, virtual environments, avatars, and more. The latest device update continues that trend across broader updates.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

It appears that Apple is very much getting ready to release its Vision Pro device. Following its announcement earlier this year, Apple has been cautious about confirming a specific release date for the Vision Pro. However, with the currently available information, Apple is aiming for a March 2024 window.

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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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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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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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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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VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

One of the more surprising announcements during the presentation, Spatial Anchors serve as a way to share three-dimensional images compatible with Apple’s ARKit as well as Google’s ARCore. In other words, down with the “walled garden” approach favored by companies such as Apple and Oculus. Spatial Anchors.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

That's in addition to the existing supported countries: United States, the United Kingdom, "most of Europe", Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Bigscreen says after that announcement, and after Apple Vision Pro 's unveiling, it saw a "massive increase" in preorders.

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JANUARY 29, 2023

Store listings in the United States for Quest Pro now show the limited time discount to $1,100. In the United Kingdom, the price is £1,300 with tax included. The high-end mixed reality headset features color passthrough and pancake optics for a slimmer visor.

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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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JANUARY 8, 2024

In a conversation with the BBC, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple , highlighted some of the productivity gains and accessibility considerations of the firm’s upcoming MR headset, the Vision Pro. More on the Vision Pro Apple is preparing to release the Vision Pro in 2024 at a retail price of $3,499.

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Digital Trends

JUNE 14, 2022

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is planning to launch an investigation into Apple's restrictions on cloud gaming.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Now the Metaverse is gaining newfound traction from enterprise clients, companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Apple are reinforcing XR as a serious technology for various use cases. During its WWDC event, Apple showed how clients could use first-party productivity applications on the Vision Pro product.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Apple to Release Vision Pro in March According to Bloomberg’s senior tech analyst Mark Gurman , Apple plans to introduce its Vision Pro MR headset in March 2022, despite previous plans to launch the head-mounted display (HMD) in January. The impact of the Metaverse is real, and it’s happening today, right now. –

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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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Next Reality - News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Apple has yet another new game for Apple News+ subscribers on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. As with Crossword, Crossword Mini, and Quartiles, Sudoku is available to paid subscribers of Apple News+ in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. iPadOS 18.2, or macOS Sequoia 15.2,

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Mashable VR

APRIL 2, 2022

Apple iPhone Emergency SOS functionality The iPhone's Emergency SOS functionality will call the local emergency number for wherever you are. Credit: Apple. So, for example, in the United States, your iPhone will dial 911. In the United Kingdom, it will call 999. Credit: Apple. Credit: Apple.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Custom Comfort, Bigscreen Beyond Customers pre-ordering the headset will receive a Bigscreen app invitation to 3D scan their faces via an Apple iPhone Xr or later. It is available to buyers across the United States and Canada. Those interested can preorder the kit for $999 and receive a full refund when needed before the device ships.

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TechCrunch VR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

This week, we’re talking about something that’s a little bit more impactful on the current state of the web — Apple’s NeuralHash kerfuffle. In the past month, Apple did something it generally has done an exceptional job avoiding — the company made what seemed to be an entirely unforced error.

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TechCrunch VR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Apple’s highly anticipated mixed reality headset may now have a name, according to a Bloomberg report earlier this week. and global markets related to the device that were filed by Apple-affiliated firms. Filing trademarks under a different company name is not uncommon for Apple. Can Apple keep the AR industry alive?

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Is Apple partnering with Valve on AR? A report by DigiTimes claims that Apple is partnering with Valve for the production of its AR glasses. The news would be incredible: Apple is a company that knows how to create something usable and cool to see, while Valve has a long expertise in experimenting with AR and VR.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

The reserve pass-through cameras also enable Meta to take another direct shot at soon-to-be market competitor Apple; the firm is equally providing a reserve pass-through feature in its upcoming Vision Pro device. The service is now available for enterprise end-users in supported regions, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

As before, Meta is playing the long game, and hopes to compete with major tech rivals like Microsoft, Apple, Google, Snap, and others entering the 3D advertising market. This triggered massive layoffs and project closures across companies like Meta, Microsoft, Google, Snap, Salesforce, and many others. Revolving Door Policies at Meta?

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AUGUST 30, 2023

The platform also leverages Apple App Clips , WebAR, and other technologies, democratising the technology for all users to view the project. Over the last year, fans across multiple countries have viewed the experience across the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

However, with 2024 shaping up to be a monumental year for XR, with Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Apple all putting major stakes and investments into the space, what companies do today could greatly influence the future of work. Moreover, Meta Quest for Business helps clients distribute devices and applications across a team.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 18, 2022

While the default unit of measurement is pounds, you can switch to kilograms or stones (used primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland) by pressing the button on the back of the scale. With its curved corners, minimal design, and cloudy black and white color options, the Aria Air bears a clear resemblance to Apple products.

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APRIL 27, 2023

Regulatory Concerns for Big Tech Additional concerns included a “volatile macro environment” in 2023 due to a “challenging regulatory environment,” Li said, citing lawmakers in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Following this, the firm went through a recruiting drive to find children in the United Kingdom between the ages of 5 and 11 to enhance the product as part of a multistage research study led by the University of Bristol. Microsoft gained positive outcomes based on the study.

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Mashable VR

MAY 21, 2022

Facebook and Apple started covering employee egg freezing in 2014, with other major Silicon Valley companies following suit. Clinics across the United States and the United Kingdom have seen a surge of patients freezing their eggs in the past few years. Financial institutions have also jumped on the bandwagon.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Additionally, the experience has debuted ahead of Black History month in the United Kingdom, which takes place for the month of October. The company has worked with Disney, Warner Bros, Apple TV, Netflix, Wells Fargo, Sony Pictures, Walmart, and many others.

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