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Big XR News from Apple, Microsoft, and SPIE

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Alongside Apple’s XR device debut, other firms, from Zoom to Microsoft, are jumping on the spatial computing bandwagon. 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.

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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 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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What is the Apple Vision Pro Headset?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Apple is marketing the wearable system as a spatial computer, focusing strongly on the developing MR world. As such, it’s likely to compete primarily with solutions like the Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Meta Quest Pro. Plus, users with vision issues can still access a tremendous experience, thanks to Apple’s partnership with ZEISS.

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Apple Vision Pro Debuts in US Stores Now!

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 Quest Pro vs Apple Vision Pro: Which is Best?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Since then, the arrival of the new mixed reality wearable has become one of the hottest topics in the industry. The Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s first foray into the world of XR wearables. Light shields, headbands, and custom Zeiss optical inserts for people who need eyeglasses are likely to be extra.

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VR and AR in 12 variations

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3: VR, Phone-powered, Wide-field Examples: Samsung Gear VR, Google Cardboard, Zeiss VROne. 12: AR, Self-powered, Narrow-field Examples: Microsoft Hololens, Google glass, Vuzix M300. The zSight 1920 has about 32 pixels/degree whereas a modern consumer goggle like the HTC Vive has less than half that.

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