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Marty, Eric and Daniel look at the latest Vision Pro clone from China, fall detection on Vision Pro, and some news and fun apps for you to explore.
No new beta
Apple Vision Pro today with visionOS 2.4
visionOS 2.4 (22O238) out now. Everything else except for watchOS also updated. watchOS was out briefly, but then pulled.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/apple-updates-all-its-operating-systems-brings-apple-intelligence-to-vision-pro/
Apple Seeds visionOS 2.4 Release Candidate (RC)https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/24/apple-seeds-release-candidates-for-ios-184-macos-154
Apple Intelligence and new spatial experiences come to Apple Vision Pro today with visionOS 2.4
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-intelligence-comes-to-apple-vision-pro-today-with-visionos-2-4/
Apple releases visionOS 2.4 with Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery app, and more
https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/31/apple-releases-visionos-2-4-with-apple-intelligence-spatial-gallery-app-and-more/
Vision Pro Update Adds Companion App, Improved Guest Demos, and Apple Intelligence Features
https://www.roadtovr.com/apple-vision-pro-visionos-2-4-companion-app-guest-demos-intelligence/Apple is developing the Apple Watch's 'Fall Detection' Feature for future for future Vision Pro, Smartglasses & Contact Lens devices
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/03/apple-is-developing-the-apple-watchs-fall-detection-feature-for-future-vision-pro-smartglasses-contact-lens-devices.htmlFall Detection could be coming to Vision Pro, Apple Glasses, and smart contact lenses
https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/31/fall-detection-could-be-coming-to-vision-pro-apple-glasses-and-smart-contact-lenses/#more-995978
4 visionOS 3 features that can turn Vision Pro into an everyday device
https://www.macworld.com/article/2635293/4-visionos-3-features-apple-needs-to-get-people-interested-in-vision-pro-again.html
China's 'Vivo Vision' Overtly Copies Apple Vision Pro Design
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/27/vivo-vision-copies-vision-pro/
Vivo Vision vs. Apple Vision Pro: A Side-by-Side Comparison
https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/vivo-vision-vs-apple-vision-pro-a-side-by-side-comparison/
Vivo Vision is the closest Vision Pro clone yet
https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/27/vivo-vision-is-the-closest-vision-pro-clone-yet/
Why Every Vision Pro Competitor Looks Like an Apple Clone
https://w
ww.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/vision-pro-competitor-apple-clone/
ResMed Kontor Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro review: bring balance to spatial computing
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/28/resmed-kontor-head-strap-for-apple-vision-pro-review-bring-balance-to-spatial-computing
Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' Returns With New Documentary Series
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/28/apple-tv-friday-night-baseball-returns/
Is the visionOS Inspired Design on iOS 19 Supposed to Boost Apple Vision Pro Sales?
https://www.macobserver.com/news/is-the-visionos-inspired-design-on-ios-19-supposed-to-boost-apple-vision-pro-sales/
New Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium Friday
https://tv.apple.com/us/show/vip/umc.cmc.e96b9gdwcrlwocbvapiyt6gv
3D movies, real or converted from 2D list of movies
https://realorfake3d.com/
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Starship Drift
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/starship-drift/id6742367873?uo=2
Mexico Vision
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mexico-vision/id6476889005
Frost Loop - escape room $1.99
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/frost-loop/id6743380283
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Eric and Marty talk about the shake-up of leadership at Apple, the new Release Candidate of VisionOS 2.4, and some cool apps.
Apple Seeds visionOS 2.4 Release Candidate (RC)
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/24/apple-seeds-release-candidates-for-ios-184-macos-154
Enhanced Guest User Feature for Vision Pro
https://www.macobserver.com/news/enhanced-guest-user-feature-for-vision-pro
Hands on: Apple Vision Pro guest mode has massively improved since its first iteration
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/20/hands-on-apple-vision-pro-guest-mode-has-massively-improved-since-its-first-iteration
Apple has Filed for the Figurative Trademark for Apple Vision's 'Spatial Gallery'
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/03/apple-has-filed-for-the-figurative-trademark-for-apple-visions-spatial-gallery.html
LIVE 8K 3D STREAMING COMES TO APPLE VISION PRO
https://www.channelnews.com.au/live-8k-3d-streaming-comes-to-apple-vision-pro/
Apple Still Planning AirPods With Tiny Cameras
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/22/apple-still-exploring-airpods-with-cameras/
Apple puts Vision Pro exec in charge of Siri in exec shakeup
https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/20/apple-puts-vision-pro-exec-in-charge-of-siri-in-exec-shakeup/
John Giannandrea out as Siri chief, Apple Vision Pro lead in
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/20/john-giannandrea-out-as-siri-chief-apple-vision-pro-lead-in
Apple puts Vision Pro creator in charge of Siri as Apple Intelligence rollout falters
https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/20/apple-puts-vision-pro-creator-in-charge-of-siri-as-apple-intelligence-rollout-falters/
Apple's new shake-up proves Siri's now being taken seriously, here's why
https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/20/the-best-thing-about-apples-siri-shake-up-may-have-little-to-do-with-new-leader/
Vision Pro Creator Mike Rockwell to Lead Siri Team at Apple
https://www.macobserver.com/news/vision-pro-creator-mike-rockwell-to-lead-siri-team-at-apple/
Apple's recent executive shake-up has me optimistic about the future of Siri
https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/23/apple-executive-shakeup-new-siri-revamp-ai/
Vision Pro Diary: Delightful experiences l've had in visionOS so far
https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/21/vision-pro-diary-delightful-experiences-ive-had-in-visionos/
Apple Vision Pro Workplace Use Cases: Upgrading Productivity
https://www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/apple-vision-pro-workplace-use-cases-upgrading-productivity/
Oculus founder: Apple Vision Pro drags future tech into the present
https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1742543632
Apple innovation and execution
https://www.ben-evans.com/benedictevans/2025/3/13/apple-innovation-and-execution
NEW APPS
Meditation Timer - Zenitizer
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meditation-timer-zenitizer/id6444767911
Mindnode Next
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindnode-next-mind-mapping/id6446116532Starclash Experience demo app
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/starclash-experience/id6743336022
Macstockconferenceandexpo.com
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David Ginsburg of In Touch with iOS podcast joins Marty and Eric to talk about Apple Intelligence failures and spatial head-banging with the Metallica concert video on Apple Vision Pro
Security UpdatevisionOs 2.3.2 Update for Apple Vision Pro Enhances Security and Fixes Streaming Issues
https://www.macobserver.com/news/visionos-2-3-2-update-for-apple-vision-pro-enhances-security-and-fixes-streaming-issues
visionOS 2.3.2 Now Available, Brings Streaming Playback Fix
https://www.mactrast.com/2025/03/visionos-2-3-2-now-available-brings-streaming-playback-fix/
This Week Beta
Vision OS 2.4 beta 4 out today! 2025-03-17 visionOS 2.4 beta 4 (22O5231a)
Apple releases visionOS 2.4 beta 4 with watchOS 11.4, tvOS 18.4
https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/17/apple-releases-visionos-24-beta-4-plus-watchos-114-tvos-184-more/
Release notes from Apple
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_4-release-notesSummary of Whatâs New
Mostly bug fixes across SwiftUI, RealityKit, and Simulator.Refinements to StoreKit APIs, including platform restructuring.Expanded details on Spatial Gallery and libxml2 deprecations.No major new features or breaking changesâmostly stability improvements.APPLE INTELLIGENCECalls for Tim Cook's resignation over Apple Intelligence miss that he has made Apple what it is
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/14/calls-for-tim-cooks-resignation-over-apple-intelligence-miss-that-he-has-made-apple-what-it-is
METALLICA
Apple Vision Pro users can check out a short, immersive Metallica concert film this week
https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/music/apple-vision-pro-users-can-check-out-a-short-immersive-metallica-concert-film-this-week-162611039.html
Apple and Metallica Bring the M72 World Tour to the Vision Pro
https://www.idropnews.com/news/apple-and-metallic-bring-the-m72-world-tour-to-the-vision-pro/241884/
Apple unveils immersive concert experience with Metallica for Apple Vision Pro
https://macdailynews.com/2025/03/12/apple-unveils-immersive-concert-experience-with-metallica-for-apple-vision-pro/
Immersive Concert Experience With Metallica Coming to Apple Vision Pro
https://www.mactrast.com/2025/03/immersive-concert-experience-with-metallica-coming-to-apple-vision-pro/
Metallica immersive video puts Vision Pro owners front and center
https://www.cultofmac.com/news/metallica-immersive-video-vision-pro
Apple unveils immersive concert experience with Metallica for Apple Vision Pro
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-immersive-concert-experience-with-metallica-for-apple-vision-pro/
Applications
David _ Cisco adds AirPlay & Vision Pro support to Microsoft Teams Rooms
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/17/cisco-adds-airplay-vision-pro-support-to-microsoft-teams-rooms
My friend sent me this, Physics teacher uses VisionPro to demonstrate physics exam question and how atoms move in 3D (Using AirDraw)
https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1j808dd/my_friend_sent_me_this_physics_teacher_uses/?rdt=49906
Media
Cool videos are coming to AVP - Eric
https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1j8su04/cool_videos_are_coming_to_avp/
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Runestone
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893
Linkeeper
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linkeeper/id6449708232
Loweâs Style Studio
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lowes-style-studio/id6472232397
In Touch With iOS
https://intouchwithios.com/
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Marty, Eric and Daniel chat about the latest beta release, unreliable rumors about VisionOS 3.0, and delays in Apple Intelligence
Vision OS 2.4b3 (22O5221d ) out today! 2025-03-10
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/10/apple-seeds-visionos-2-4-beta-3/
What we know about it? Well, the macrumors article is an exact copy of the B2 release article!!!
Some reddit users reporting improvements in rendering of spatial photos
Release notes from Apple
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_4-release-notesLetâs talk about the iOS Vision Pro app - after youâve used it for a while???
New Apple Vision Pro App Debuts in iPhone iOS 18.4 Beta 2
https://www.macobserver.com/news/new-apple-vision-pro-app-debuts-in-iphone-ios-18-4-beta-2/
Letâs Talk about the Spatial Gallery - after youâve used it for a while???
Spatial Gallery App Introduced in visionOs 2.4 Beta 2 on Apple Vision Pro
https://www.macobserver.com/news/spatial-gallery-app-introduced-in-visionos-2-4-beta-2-on-apple-vision-pro/
Letâs talk about the Guest Mode - after youâve used it for a while??
Guest Mode Revamped in visionOS 2.4 Beta 2 on Apple Vision Pro
https://www.macobserver.com/news/guest-mode-revamped-in-visionos-2-4-beta-2-on-apple-vision-pro
APPLE INTELLIGENCE
visionOs 2.4 Beta 2 Brings Apple Intelligence to Vision Pro
https://www.macobserver.com/news/visionos-2-4-beta-2-brings-apple-intelligence-to-vision-pro/
Apple Is Delaying the 'More Personalized Siri' Apple Intelligence Features
https://daringfireball.net/2025/03/apple_is_delaying_the_more_personalized_siri_apple_intelligence_features
Apple delays upgraded Siri: it's taking 'longer than we thoughtâ
https://www.theverge.com/news/626035/apple-delays-upgraded-siri-intelligence-longer-than-we-thought
Apple Vision Pro tipped for a serious upgrade at WWDC 2025
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/visionos-3-release-to-be-feature-packed/
New iOS 19 and visionOS 3 Tidbits Revealed
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/09/ios-19-and-visionos-3-rumors/
Apple reportedly planning 'feature-packed' visionOS 3 update
https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/09/apple-visionos-3-feature-packed-gurman/
visionOs 3 Will Reportedly Be A "Feature-Packed Release"
https://www.uploadvr.com/visionos-3-will-reportedly-be-a-feature-packed-release/
visionOS 3 will be a 'feature-packed' update, despite lackluster sales
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2025/03/visionos-3-to-be-feature-packed-update.html
Don't Expect a New Vision Pro 2 This Year
https://www.macobserver.com/news/dont-expect-a-new-vision-pro-2-this-year/
Apple smart glasses still a distant possibility as Apple considers its wearables future
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/09/apple-smart-glasses-still-a-distant-possibility-as-apple-considers-its-wearables-future
New Samsung XR headset report tips mass production for April â but I'm worried about the price
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/samsungs-xr-headset-could-launch-this-summer-but-at-apple-vision-pro-prices-is-it-already-doomed
Apple Vision Pro on a Plane - The Ultimate Test! Work, Movies & Battery Life Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJccU9ci6fEAPPs
Tubular Pro
https://testflight.apple.com/join/ppbZMyvV
Immersive Bliss
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/immersive-bliss/id6572327261
Vibescape
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vibescape/id6476827678
Greenify
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/greenify/id6736366815
TestFlight - ReVision for Reddit 1.0 build 12
https://testflight.apple.com/join/zDGbagmE.
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Eric and Marty talk about the just released Spatial Gallery and the Vision Pro iOS app.
Apple just released two brand new apps in iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 beta 2
https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/03/apple-just-released-two-brand-new-apps-in-ios-18-4-and-visionos-2-4-beta-2/
Apple Seeds Second Betas of visionOS 2.4, tvOS 18.4, and watchOS 11.4https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/03/apple-seeds-visionos-2-4-beta-2/
visionOs 2.4 adds support for two more languages, hints at Vision Pro expansion
https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/03/visionos-2-4-more-languages-vision-pro/
Vision Pro App for iPhone Available in iOS 18.4 Beta 2
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/03/vision-pro-app-ios-18-4-beta-2/
Vision Pro Spatial Gallery Launches in visionOS 2.4 Beta 2
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/03/vision-pro-spatial-gallery-launches/
Dassault Systemes reveals Apple Vision Pro apps for product design and manufacturing
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/25/dassault-systemes-reveals-apple-vision-pro-apps-for-product-design-and-manufacturing
Dassault SystĂšmes partners with Apple on industrial 3D software for Vision Pro
https://macdailynews.com/2025/02/26/dassault-systemes-partners-with-apple-on-industrial-3d-software-for-vision-pro/
Apple TV+'s Bono documentary doubles as first full-length video for Vision Pro
https://www.cultofmac.com/news/documentary-bono-stories-of-surrender
HTC's Viverse Worlds could one day be the YouTube for VR content on Apple Vision Pro
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/27/htcs-viverse-worlds-could-one-day-be-the-youtube-for-vr-content-on-apple-vision-pro
Is the PSVR 2 Worth Its New, Lower Price?
https://lifehacker.com/tech/psvr-2-price-drop
Apple TV+ and MLB Announce Return of 'Friday Night Baseball' and More
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/03/apple-tv-plus-2025-friday-night-baseball/
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONINGPinch Basketball
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pinch-basketball/id6479023090
Aegis Core robot uprising
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aegis-core/id6740557443
Inspaze - shareable spatial posts
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inspaze/id6473711864
TouchDesk
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/touchdesk-desktop-canvas/id6740164313
Exploring Mars
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exploring-mars/id6475634958
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Eric, Daniel, and Marty converse about where all the VisionOS 2.4 Apple Intelligence is hiding out along with some new apps.
Dbrand's Always-On 'Aperture' Case Protects Your Vision Pro Without Interfering With Sensors and Buttons
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/07/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-case/
This new Vision Pro cover is ugly but also kind of awesome
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/07/this-new-vision-pro-cover-is-ugly-but-also-kind-of-awesome/
NEWS
Apple Releases developer beta visionOS 2.4
visionOS 2.4 Beta Release Notes
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_4-release-notes
APPLE INTELLIGENCE
Apple Intelligence comes to Apple Vision Pro in April
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-intelligence-comes-to-apple-vision-pro-in-april/
Apple Releases First visionOS 2.4 Beta With Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery and More
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/21/apple-releases-visionos-2-4-beta-1/
Your Apple Vision Pro is getting a lot better with visionOS 2.4
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/21/apple-vision-pro-apple-intelligence-spatial-more/
New visionOS beta adds Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery, iOS apps
https://sixcolors.com/post/2025/02/new-visionos-beta-adds-apple-intelligence-spatial-gallery-ios-apps/
Apple Intelligence is headed to the Vision Pro in April, dev beta available today
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/apple-intelligence-is-headed-to-the-vision-pro-in-april-dev-beta-available-today-181014106.html?src=rss
Apple Intelligence coming to Apple Vision Pro in April
https://www.theapplepost.com/2025/02/21/68033/apple-intelligence-coming-to-apple-vision-pro-in-april/
Hands on with Apple Intelligence on Apple Vision Pro
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/21/hands-on-with-apple-intelligence-on-apple-vision-pro
Apple Intelligence comes to Apple Vision Pro in April
https://macdailynews.com/2025/02/21/apple-intelligence-comes-to-apple-vision-pro-in-april/
visionOs 2.4 beta brings several long-awaited features to Apple Vision Pro
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/21/visionos-24-beta-brings-several-long-awaited-features-to-apple-vision-pro
Apple Releases Developer Betas for iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and 4 More
https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-releases-developer-betas-for-ios-18-4-macos-15-4-and-4-more/
Apple Seeds First visionOS 2.4 Beta-Brings Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery, More
https://www.mactrast.com/2025/02/apple-seeds-first-visionos-2-4-beta-brings-apple-intelligence-spatial-gallery-more/
Top Stories: iPhone 16e Announced, iOS 18.4 Beta, and More
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/22/top-stories-iphone-16e-announced/
Developers aren't sold on Apple Vision Pro as available apps decline
https://macdailynews.com/2025/02/21/developers-arent-sold-on-apple-vision-pro-as-available-apps-decline/
Apple prepares to add Google Gemini to Apple Intelligence
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/23/apple-prepares-to-add-google-gemini-to-apple-intelligence
Apple Vision Pro Immersive Video 'Arctic Surfing' Available Now
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/21/apple-vision-pro-immersive-video-arctic-surfing/
MLS 2025 season kicks off: how to watch using MLS Season Pass
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/22/mls-2025-season-kicks-off-how-to-watch/
Apps
Weather app with cloud layers
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weather-radar-for-vision-pro/id6473794052
BitMaps
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitmaps-bite-size-map-widgets/id6477943497
GlanceBar
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/glancebar-perfect-status-bar/id6477764879ThePodTalk.Net
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Marty and Eric speak about the Apple Intelligence rumors and the AVP, display on the headband, and some fun apps involving hummingbirds, archery, and Reddit.
Dbrand's Always-On 'Aperture' Case Protects Your Vision Pro Without Interfering With Sensors and Buttons
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/07/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-case/
This new Vision Pro cover is ugly but also kind of awesome
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/07/this-new-vision-pro-cover-is-ugly-but-also-kind-of-awesome/
Dbrand's Aperture cover for Apple Vision Pro certainly makes a statement
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/11/dbrands-aperture-cover-for-apple-vision-pro-certainly-makes-a-statement
NEWS
Apple Releases visionOS 2.3.1
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/10/apple-releases-visionos-2-3-1/
Apple Releases visionOS 2.3.1 and watchOS 11.3.1
https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-releases-visionos-2-3-1-and-watchos-11-3-1
Apple's long-promised Apple Intelligence-infused Siri faces delays
https://macdailynews.com/2025/02/15/apples-long-promised-apple-intelligence-infused-siri-faces-delays/
Apple Vision Pro may be about to get its biggest update yet - no new hardware required
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/15/apple-vision-pro-may-be-about-to-get-its-biggest-update-yet-no-new-hardware-required/
Apple Intelligence could arrive on Vision Pro in April
https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/15/apple-intelligence-could-arrive-on-vision-pro-in-april/
Rumor: Apple Intelligence coming to Apple Vision Pro along with more immersive content
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/15/rumor-apple-intelligence-coming-to-apple-vision-pro-along-with-more-immersive-content
Vision Pro's next big update will bring Apple Intelligence support
https://www.cultofmac.com/news/vision-pros-next-big-update-bring-apple-intelligence-support
Apple Intelligence Is Finally Coming to Apple Vision Pro in April
https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-intelligence-is-finally-coming-to-apple-vision-pro-in-april
Vision Pro will reportedly get Apple Intelligence as soon as April
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/vision-pro-will-reportedly-get-apple-intelligence-as-soon-as-april-180751381.html
Can Apple Vision Pro Scan QR Codes?
https://geometricgoods.com/blogs/apple-vision-pro-faq/can-vision-pro-scan-qr-codes
Apple is considering adding a small display to the Apple Vision Pro headband
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/11/apple-is-considering-adding-a-small-display-to-the-apple-vision-pro-headband
Apple still chasing the AR glasses dream⊠but fears another flop
https://www.macworld.com/article/2603649/apple-still-chasing-the-ar-glasses-dream-but-fears-another-flop.html
Apple describes a way to make Vision Pro much lighter
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/10/apple-describes-a-way-to-make-vision-pro-much-lighter/
Apple Arcade Adding Two New Games in Marchâšhttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/11/apple-arcade-games-coming-in-march/
Microsoft wants to hand off much of its Army HoloLens program to Palmer Luckey's Anduril
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/microsoft-wants-to-hand-off-much-of-its-army-hololens-program-to-palmer-luckeys-anduril-190223240.html
iPhone SE 4 & Apple Vision Pro announcements are coming in the next week
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/12/apple-vision-pro-iphone-se-4-smaller-announcements-in-coming-days
Apple appears to have found a way to offload unsold Vision Pro headsets
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/12/apple-appears-to-have-found-a-way-to-offload-unsold-vision-pro-headsets/
Apple may be trying to jump-start lackluster Apple Vision Pro sales
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/12/apple-may-be-trying-to-jump-start-lackluster-apple-vision-pro-sales
Apple Vision Pro's new NBA 3D games are just the start of something greater
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/14/apple-vision-pros-new-nba-3d-games-are-just-the-start-of-something-greater
10+ Announcements Apple Could Have Rolled Into a February Event
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/15/things-apple-could-have-rolled-into-an-event/
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Target Rush: Archery Game
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/target-rush-archery-game/id6698876764
Visutate
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visutate-immersive-relaxation/id6480306217
ReVision
https://testflight.apple.com/join/zDGbagmE
Prima Immersiveâšhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/prima-immersive/id6740540865
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Eric and Marty talk about the rumors that Apple glasses are back on the table, problems with the Super Bowl on Vision Pro, and rumors about M5 chips and Apple Vision Pro.
NEWS
How to watch Super Bowl LIX from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone/tips/how-to-watch-super-bowl-lix-from-your-iphone-ipad-or-mac
The Super Bowl is being broadcast with Dolby Atmos audio for the first time
https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/the-super-bowl-is-being-broadcast-with-dolby-atmos-audio-for-the-first-time-180035421.html
This could explain why Apple isn't making AR glasses yet
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/04/this-could-explain-why-apple-isnt-making-ar-glasses-yet/
Apple killed the wrong Vision Pro project
https://www.macworld.com/article/2596991/apple-killed-the-wrong-vision-pro-project.html
Apple's plans for AR glasses may not have been scrapped entirely
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/apples-plans-for-ar-glasses-may-not-have-been-scrapped-entirely-200127426.html
THE MACALOPE Apple is doomed because it can't see the future
https://www.macworld.com/article/2596920/apples-vision-line-could-use-some-clarity.html
Apple adds Vision Pro to Veterans and Military Purchase Program with standard 10% discount
https://macdailynews.com/2025/02/06/apple-adds-vision-pro-to-veterans-and-military-purchase-program-with-standard-10-discount/
Apple Vision Pro now available in veterans and military store with 10% discount
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/05/apple-vision-pro-now-available-in-veterans-and-military-store-with-10-discount/
Dbrand's Always-On 'Aperture' Case Protects Your Vision Pro Without Interfering With Sensors and Buttons
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/07/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-case/
This new Vision Pro cover is ugly but also kind of awesome
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/07/this-new-vision-pro-cover-is-ugly-but-also-kind-of-awesome/
Apple Vision Pro game controller doesn't look like it will break new ground
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/06/apple-vision-pro-game-controller-doesnt-look-like-it-will-break-new-ground
M5 Apple Silicon Chip Reportedly Enters Mass Production
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/05/apple-silicon-m5-chip-enters-mass-production/
M5 chip enters mass production, ready for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Vision Pro
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/05/m5-chip-enters-mass-production-ready-for-macbook-pro-ipad-pro-vision-pro/
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Planny
https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/planny-daily-planner/id1515324201?platform=vision
Eternal Starlight -
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eternal-starlight/id6480305566
Prima Immersive
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prima-imm ersive/id6740540865
A Session with AJ Lee & Blue Summit - 3.99$ for 16 mins of immersive video
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Marty, Eric, and Daniel, introduce some new apps and chat about Apple dropping its tethered glasses, and a look back at the one year anniversary of the AVP .
Apple and Sony Still Working to Bring VR Gaming Controller Support to Vision Pro
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/03/apple-to-bring-controller-support-to-vision-pro/
Report: Apple on track to debut PlayStation VR controllers on Vision Pro later this year
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/02/apple-vision-pro-playstation-vr-controllers-report/
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The Apple Vision Pro feature that could change how you work
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/02/the-apple-vision-pro-feature-that-could-change-how-you-work/
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Apple Vision Pro anniversary: one year later, one less excuse
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/02/apple-vision-pro-anniversary-one-year-later-one-less-excuse/
Celebrating and questioning the Apple Vision Pro after one year, on the Applelnsider Podcast
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/31/celebrating-and-questioning-the-apple-vision-pro-after-one-year-on-the-appleinsider-podcast
Apple Vision Pro review one year later: time to exit the preview
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/29/apple-vision-pro-review-one-year-later-time-to-exit-the-preview
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Why Apple Vision Pro's $3,500 price is actually a selling point
https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/01/why-apple-vision-pros-3500-price-is-actually-a-selling-point/
Vision Pro keeps making the health care cut for surgery and other uses
https://www.cultofmac.com/news/vision-pro-for-surgery-and-other-medical-uses
300 doctors attended a summit on Apple Vision Pro's applications in surgery
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/31/300-doctors-attended-a-summit-on-apple-vision-pros-applications-in-surgery
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Apple reportedly shelved a Mac-connected AR glasses project
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/apple-reportedly-shelved-a-mac-connected-ar-glasses-project-160921712.html?src=rss
Apple reportedly ends its Mac-connected Augmented Reality glasses project
https://www.macworld.com/article/2595376/apple-reportedly-ends-its-mac-connected-augmented-reality-glasses-project.html
Apple shutters work on Mac-connected Augmented Reality smartglasses
https://macdailynews.com/2025/01/31/apple-shutters-work-on-mac-connected-augmented-reality-smartglasses/
Apple reported to have killed the project to create Mac-connected AR glasses
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/31/apple-reported-to-have-killed-the-project-to-create-mac-connected-ar-glasses
Apple Cancels Mac-Connected AR Smart Glasses
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/31/apple-cancels-mac-connected-ar-glasses/
Apple gives up on device-connected smart glasses project, here's how it would have workedhttps://9to5mac.com/2025/01/31/apple-gives-up-on-device-connected-smart-glasses-project-heres-how-it-would-have-worked/
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Vision Pro now offers 2,000+ games via NVIDIA GeForce NOW support
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/29/vision-pro-now-offers-2000-games-via-nvidia-geforce-now-support/
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MKBHD hands-on with Project Moohan, a prototype of Samsung's Vision Pro competitor
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/28/mkbhd-hands-on-with-project-moohan-a-prototype-of-samsungs-vision-pro-competitor/
CES 2025: The 8 most advanced smart glasses we tried - and were impressed by
https://www.zdnet.com/article/ces-2025-the-8-most-advanced-smart-glasses-we-tried-and-were-impressed-by/
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
APPLE ARCADE - puzzle - MASTERPIECED pick an artist, then select a picture and move pieces
https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1729688804
Desktop canvas - write on the table
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/touchdesk-desktop-canvas/id6740164313
ReminderFollow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher service
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Eric and Marty cover stories of Apple Glasses, game developer interest in the AVP, and new immersive video coming out this week.
NEWSNew Beta out of Beta 2.3 no additions is your have the RC version
Apple Releases visionOS 2.3
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/27/apple-releases-visionos-2-3/
visionOS 2.3 has bug fixes, and not a lot more
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/27/visionos-23-has-bug-fixes-and-not-a-lot-more
Apple's Newest Store Has A Dedicated Vision Pro Side Room
https://www.uploadvr.com/new-apple-miami-store-includes-vision-pro-area/
CompetitionGoogle buys part of HTC's Vive VR team for $250 million
https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/google-buys-part-of-htcs-vive-vr-team-for-250-million-130046567.html
AR GLASSES Rumors
Apple's secret work on AR glasses continues
https://macdailynews.com/2025/01/27/apples-secret-work-on-ar-glasses-continues/Development of Apple's smart glasses continues despite massive hurdles
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/26/development-of-apples-smart-glasses-continues-despite-massive-hurdles
Apple Developing Version of visionOS for Future Smart Glasses
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/27/apple-developing-visionos-for-smart-glasses/ Apple Continues Development of Smart Glasses Amid Vision Pro Challengeshttps://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-continues-development-of-smart-glasses-amid-vision-pro-challenges/
Review: These AR glasses show me what I want Apple to make
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/27/review-these-ar-glasses-show-me-what-i-want-apple-to-make/
Apple's next immersive Vision Pro film involves bull riding and arrives soon
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/24/apples-next-immersive-vision-pro-film-involves-bull-riding-arrives-soon/
How to explore legacy VR and 3D content using Apple Vision Pro
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/24/how-to-explore-legacy-vr-and-3d-content-using-apple-vision-pro
Comparison of video player software for Apple Vision Pro as of Jan 24, 2025
https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1i8tapu/comparison_of_video_player_software_for_apple
GAME DEVELOPERS
Game Developers Show Growing Interest in Apple Vision Pro for Gaming
https://www.macobserver.com/news/game-developers-show-growing-interest-in-apple-vision-pro-for-gaming/
Gaming on Apple Vision Pro could see huge growth soon, per game makers
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/21/gaming-on-apple-vision-pro-could-see-huge-growth-soon-per-game-makers/
35% of All Game Developers Are Building for XR, According to GDC Industry Survey
https://www.roadtovr.com/35-percent-game-developers-building-x-gdc-survey/
SAMSUNG RumorsSamsung's VR Headset Looks a Lot Like Apple Vision Pro
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/22/samsung-vr-headset-vision-pro-design/ Samsung VR Headset Looks More Like Meta Quest Pro Than Apple Vision Prohttps://www.macobserver.com/news/samsung-vr-headset-looks-more-like-meta-quest-pro-than-apple-vision-pro/
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
VOY Tunable Lens for Vision Pro are great for demoing
https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1i8g898/voy_tunable_lens_for_vision_pro_are_great_for/
Amplium - Watch Best Immersive Videos
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amplium/id6612011166
HUD Browser and Video Player
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hud-browser-and-video-player/id6479216665
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Marty, Eric, and Daniel talk about Surreal Touch controller for the Apple Vision Pro along with latest rumors regarding a new AVP release, guiding a wheelchair with AVP, and the latest apps.
Surreal Touch controllers
https://www.surreal-interactive.com/
Surreal Touch Discord
https://discord.gg/UkuVVWcy
Moonlight Guide for game streaming in AVP
https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1hx7jjl/stream_games_with_sunshinemoonlight_and_save/
NEWS
New developer beta OS for VisionOS - VisionOS 2.3.3 developer beta
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_3-release-notes
Apple releases beta 3 for macOS Sequoia 15.3, visionOS 2.3
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/16/apple-releases-beta-3-for-macos-sequoia-15-3-visionos-2-3/
Strutt evÂč and Apple Vision Pro - The Future of Personal Mobility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wYjq4MOfg8
5 Apple Vision Pro issues: Reports of 'spontaneous cracking' and more pile up
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/5-apple-vision-pro-issues-reports-of-spontaneous-cracking-and-more-pile-up/ar-BB1iMGj7?ocid=msedgdhp
iOS 19 Rumored to Feature Redesigned Camera App Inspired by visionOS
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/17/ios-19-redesigned-camera-app-visionos-rumor/
Apple Expected to Launch 20+ Products This Year: Here's the Full List
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/17/apple-20-new-products-this-year/
MoviePass made a film trailer app for the Oculus Quest and Apple Vision Pro
https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/moviepass-made-a-film-trailer-app-for-the-oculus-quest-and-apple-vision-pro-190822710.html?src=rss
How to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free on any Apple device
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/16/how-to-stream-the-2025-super-bowl-in-4k-for-free-on-any-apple-device/
Why Vision Pro is Apple's best reason yet to bring Touch ID back to iPhone
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/14/vision-pro-apples-best-reason-to-bring-touch-id-back-to-iphone/
I put the Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3 to the test for a month â here's what happened
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/i-put-the-apple-vision-pro-vs-meta-quest-3-to-the-test-for-a-month-here-s-what-happened/ar-AA1sbg4g
New hardware
Don't Expect Vision Pro 2 in 2025
https://www.macobserver.com/news/dont-expect-vision-pro-2-in-2025/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything
Apple Vision Pro 2 release date expectations, price estimates and upgrades
https://www.phonearena.com/ar-vr/hubs/apple-vision-pro-2-release-date-price-features-news_id542
Apple reportedly working on two different Vision Pro headsets â Vision Pro 2 and a cheaper model
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/apple-reportedly-working-on-two-different-vision-pro-headsets-vision-pro-2-and-a-cheaper-model
Keep your mac virtual display from sleeping
https://www.caffeine-app.net/
Reminder
Follow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher service
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Moviepass screening room - movie previews updates, i think weekly, w/new content
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moviepass-screening-room/id6477541838
Gears and Goo
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gears-goo/id6471676214
Good graphics, however goal ethics may be uncomfortable. Completely strip the resources from a planet competing against another company doing the same thing.
Arcade game room - solitaire
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/game-room/id1642897935
Follow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher service.
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Eric and Marty share this week's stories regarding Vision Pro gaming, Vision Pro 2 or slimmed-down models, and the latest fun apps.
NEWS
New developer beta OS for VisionOS
VisionOS 2.3.2 developer beta
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_3-release-notesPC Gaming in the Cloud Goes Everywhere With New Devices and AAA Games on GeForce NOW
https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-ces-2025/
GurRumors
Gurman: Vision Pro 2 won't release in 2025, but lower-cost headset is 'ramping up'
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/12/gurman-vision-pro-2-rumors/
Everything we expect from a lower-priced Apple Vision headset in 2026
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/13/everything-we-expect-from-a-lower-priced-apple-vision-headset-in-2026/
The best Plex video player for Apple Vision Pro just got way better
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/06/the-best-plex-video-player-for-apple-vision-pro-just-got-way-better/
This Tim Cook habit can almost fix Vision Pro's biggest problem
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/09/this-tim-cook-habit-can-almost-fix-vision-pros-biggest-problem/
iOS 18.4's new Siri powers get me really excited for Vision Pro's future
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/10/ios-184s-new-siri-powers-get-me-really-excited-for-vision-pros-future/
The Weird
This spinning VR chair at CES 2025 somehow didn't make me feel like throwing up
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/this-spinning-vr-chair-at-ces-2025-somehow-didnt-make-me-feel-like-throwing-up-133040191.html
Go home Mark Zuckerberg, you're drunk
https://www.macworld.com/article/2574825/go-home-mark-zuckerberg-youre-drunk.html
Follow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher service
Reddit r/VisionPro
https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/s/wnBef2VW6r
APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Vision Type Pro - use your iphone for typing $0.99 until January 20th, then $3.99
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vision-type-pro/id6503424455
Art Authority Museum
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/art-authority-museum/id6475734202
Ahoy! From Picardy - 5.99$
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ahoy-from-picardy/id6470239695
YouTube.com/@VisionProFiles
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Marty, Eric, and Daniel are joined by Chuck Joiner (MacVoices), David Ginsberg (In Touch with iOS), and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs (Brian8944.com) as we do a year end reflection on the Apple Vision Pro.
MacVoices.com
intouchwithios.com
Brian8944.com
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Marty, Eric, and Daniel dive into this week's Vision Pro stories including new cameras, new immersive videos, and apps you'll enjoy.
NEWS
New developer beta for VisionOS
VisionOS 2.3.1 developer beta
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_3-release-notes
Key Updates in visionOS Developer Beta 2.3.1:
Enhanced Hand Tracking: Developers have noted improvements in hand tracking accuracy, resulting in more responsive gesture recognition and a smoother user experience.
Expanded API Functionality: The update introduces new APIs that provide developers with greater control over spatial audio and haptic feedback, enabling more immersive application experiences.
Improved Simulator Performance: The visionOS simulator has been optimized for better performance, allowing developers to test and debug their applications more efficiently.
Bug Fixes and Stability Enhancements: This beta addresses various bugs reported in previous versions, contributing to a more stable development environment.
Apple is already working on visionOS 3.0 and visionOS 2.4
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/17/apple-is-already-working-on-visionos-30-and-visionos-24-evidence-suggests
Apple 3-5 Years Away from "Getting the Approach Right" for AR Glasses
https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-3-5-years-away-from-getting-the-approach-right-for-ar-glasses/
Apple Likely to Make Vision Pro Lineup More Affordable in Two Ways
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/19/vision-pro-affordability/
Apple's Vision Pro strategy will succeed in creating a two-tier market - TrendForce
https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/19/apples-vision-pro-strategy-will-succeed-in-creating-a-two-tier-market-trendforce/
Apple Vision Pro Nowhere Near Meta When It Comes To Sales
https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-vision-pro-nowhere-near-meta-when-it-comes-to-sales/
Immersive
Vision Pro's Immersive Video getting big 2025 updates with new Blackmagic camera and DaVinci Resolve
https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/17/vision-pros-immersive-video-getting-big-2025-updates/
Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive is Available to Pre-Order from Blackmagic Design
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20241217-01
Canon Spatial Lens vs iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Canon R5C Dual Fish-Immersive 180 Video for your Apple Vision Pro
https://www.patreon.com/posts/canon-spatial-vs-118335597
'Ice Dive' Apple Vision Pro Immersive Video Now Available
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/20/ice-dive-apple-vision-pro-immersive-video/
Third episode of 'Adventure' immersive video series dives onto Apple Vision Pro
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/20/third-episode-of-adventure-immersive-video-series-dives-onto-apple-vision-pro
Productivity
Apple Vision Pro is driving VR use from games to healthcare and productivity
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/20/apple-vision-pro-is-driving-vr-use-from-games-to-healthcare-and-productivity
ReminderFollow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher service
APPS WORTH MENTIONING
CineUltra - update
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cineultra-immersive-cinema/id6478853637
1.0 update Add immersive theater environment, add AI image quality enhancement
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Guest Gallery: Siloed Sharing
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guest-gallery-siloed-sharing/id6738598295?uo=2
Planetaria: Space Simulator
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/planetaria-space-simulator/id1546887479
Otoâs Planet
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/otos-planet/id6737345359?platform=vision
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Marty, Eric and Daniel talk about the new Android XR and headgear coming someday, a new head strap, and apps we are enjoying right now. NEWS Rumors. Apple won't be selling smartglasses for a few more years. https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/15/apple-wont-be-selling-smartglasses-for-a-few-more-years?utm_medium=rssImmersive. Apple Vision Pro takes you on an immersive dive with tiger sharks eating lunch. https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/13/apple-vision-pro-takes-you-on-an-immersive-dive-with-tiger-sharks-eating-lunch/ Apple Vision Pro apps get a 5G boost with visionOS 2.2. https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/11/apple-vision-pro-apps-get-a-5g-boost-with-visionos-2-2/. Accessories. Apple now selling medical expert-designed Vision Pro accessory that solves top user complaint. https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/12/apple-now-selling-medical-expert-designed-vision-pro-accessory-that-solves-top-user-complaint/ Apple Vision Pro gets more comfortable with Kontor Head Strap. https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/12/apple-vision-pro-gets-more-comfortable-with-kontor-head-strap?utm_medium=rss. Apple Begins Selling New Vision Pro Carry Sling and Exclusive Charging Accessories. https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/13/apple-store-new-vision-pro-case/ Competition. Google and Samsung's new headset takes on Vision Pro. https://www.cultofmac.com/news/google-and-samsung-android-xr-headset Samsung knocks off Apple Vision Pro with 'Project Moohan' Android XR headsethttps://macdailynews.com/2024/12/12/samsung-knocks-off-apple-vision-pro-with-project-moohan-android-xr-headset/This Vision Pro clone from Samsung and Google is good news for Apple usershttps://9to5mac.com/2024/12/12/vision-pro-clone-from-samsung-and-google-good-news-for-apple/ Google wants to sell those Project Astra AR glasses some day, but it won't be todayhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/12/12/google-wants-to-sell-those-project-astra-ar-glasses-some-day-but-it-wont-be-today/ Google Debuts Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets and Smart Glasseshttps://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/12/google-android-xr-operating-system/Google lays out its vision for an Android XR ecosystemhttps://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/google-lays-out-its-vision-for-an-android-xr-ecosystem-160001103.html?src=rssTomâs Guide - Samsung XR headset unveiled along with Android's new platform â meet the Apple Vision Pro killerhttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/samsung-headset-confirmed-as-google-unveils-new-android-xr-platform AwardsVia Cletus - Popular Science - The 50 greatest innovations of 2024 The 37th annual Best of What's New awards.https://www.popsci.com/technology/best-of-whats-new-2024/ Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 & Apple Vision Pro is the gadget of the year on the Applelnsider Podcasthttps://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/13/apple-intelligence-in-ios-182-apple-vision-pro-is-the-gadget-of-the-year-on-the-appleinsider-podcast?utm_medium=rss ReminderFollow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher serviceNEW APPS WORTH MENTIONINGI Am Cat - Cat Life Simulatorhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/i-am-cat-cat-life-simulatort/id6503200399Xaia - personal therapisthttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/xaia/id6476053805 PlayâA an interesting video player, early in development, some good 360 degree videos. Resist the temptation to try to increase the resolution higher than 4K. Worth playing with, but I still prefer Moon Player and Infuse as my daily use players.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/playa/id1487295703
Marty's Spatial video embedded in website to test Safari capabilities.https://www.thepodtalk.net/spatial.html
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Eric and Marty speak about Sony PlayStation working with Apple to create hand controllers for Apple Vision Pro and we speak about the rumors of inclusion of modems in Vision Pro and other devices.
NEWSVision Pro could soon offer gaming fun with Sony VR hand controllersApple has reportedly approached Sony to partner on Apple Vision Pro controllersVision Pro Might Soon Support PlayStation VR2 ControllersApple reportedly collaborating with Sony to bolster VR gaming on Vision ProWhile a new rumor claims that Apple & Sony are working to bring PlayStation's VR2 controllers to Vision Pro, could there be more on the horizon?Apple hopes to save Vision Pro with a fresh gaming strategyApple Vision Pro has completely changed how Porsche unveils sports cars in two waysTim Cook defends Vision Pro's sales performance with three wordsStevie Wonder demoed the Apple Vision Pro, according to CEO Tim Cook: "It's always great to get feedback from Stevie"Apple wants to cram sensors for everything into Apple Vision ProRumorsApple is reportedly exploring cellular connectivity for Vision Pro, and that's a great thingFuture Apple Vision Pro Could Have 5G ModemApple's custom modems could put 5G in Macs and Vision ProBetas and new OS2.2 (Release Candidate #2) - Monday visionOS 2.2 (22N841)visionOS 2.2 Adds Support for Watching Five Sports Games MLB/MLS 5 games at once with multiviewEntertainmentApple Original Films' 'Fly Me to the Moon, starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, nowstreaming on Apple TV+New Immersive diving video appears this FridayReminderFollow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher serviceReviewsAnalysis: Apple Vision Pro sells well, but needs more content fasterApp newsBest Apple Vision Pro appsNEW APPS WORTH MENTIONINGNiantic's Hello, Dot Arrives On Apple Vision ProHello Dot ReviewHolowisp Lab - Tree decoratorPiano Pro + virtual keyboard - sounds good, interesting attempt, perhaps not really usable yet. Better in good light.Follow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher serviceThePodTalk.Net
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Chuck Joiner from MacVoices joins Eric and Marty to discuss the ten things you should do with your new Apple Vision Pro.
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Marty, Eric, and Daniel speak about Vision Pro head straps, patents describing the Vision Pro 15 years ago, and patents of future XR products.
Daniel got his Anna Pro v2https://annapro.com/products/comfort-head-strap-2-for-apple-vision-pro
Double strap: How Belkin's additional strap for the Vision Pro works
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Double-strap-How-Belkin-s-additional-strap-for-the-Vision-Pro-works-10184483.html
NEWS
Apple has been working on Vision Pro since at least 2008
https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/27/apple-has-been-working-on-vision-pro-since-at-least-2008/
Apple is most dangerous when it shows up late
https://www.macworld.com/article/2535266/there-may-be-no-company-more-patient-than-apple.html
Smallest Mac yet is perfect Apple Vision Pro companion with the right battery pack
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/27/smallest-mac-yet-is-perfect-apple-vision-pro-companion-with-the-right-battery-pack?utm_medium=rss
With battery pack: Mac mini M4 becomes portable, networked with Vision Pro
https://www.heise.de/en/news/With-battery-pack-Mac-mini-M4-becomes-portable-networked-with-Vision-Pro-10182798.html
Figmin XR Supports Colocated Multiplayer Between Quest 3 & Apple Vision Pro
https://www.uploadvr.com/figmin-xr-supports-colocated-multiplayer-quest-3-vision-pro/
Apple and Real Madrid Explore Immersive Sports Streaming for Vision Pro
https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-and-real-madrid-explore-immersive-sports-streaming-for-vision-pro/
Apple in talks to upgrade a sports stadium for live Vision Pro immersive video
https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/27/apple-in-talks-to-upgrade-a-stadium-for-vision-pro-immersive-video-sports/
Competition
Samsung's New XR Wearable Patent Challenges Apple's Vision Pro
https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2617244/samsungs-new-xr-wearable-patent-challenges-apples-vision-pro
Samsung quietly preparing its Apple Vision Pro killer
https://www.sammyfans.com/2024/11/26/samsung-quietly-preparing-its-apple-vision-pro-killer/
Samsung files for a new Patent in Europe for a Possible XR Headset to take on Apple Vision Pro
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2024/11/samsung-files-for-a-new-patent-in-europe-for-a-possible-xr-headset-to-take-on-apple-vision-pro.html
Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses review: Hardware shines, software needs polish
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/28/rokid-max-2-ar-glasses-review-hardwire-shines-software-needs-polish?utm_medium=rss
Awards
Apple names 45 finalists for 2024 App Store Awards
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/25/apple-names-45-finalists-for-2024-app-store-awards?utm_medium=rss
ReminderFollow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher service
App updates InSpaze
https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleVisionPro/s/rFvpM74qL7
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Indie App Spotlight: 'Pestle' is the ultimate recipe manager, and it just got a big update
https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/23/indie-app-spotlight-pestle/
Simply's Vision Pro app turns Apple's XR headset into a piano teacherhttps://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/skwzeliqyl
Youtube Video of Simplyhttps://youtu.be/O0paZhxHoUw
Simply Piano launches on Apple Vision Pro, redefining the future of creative hobbies
https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/simply-piano-launches-on-apple-vision-pro-redefining-the-future-of-creative-hobbies-302319631.html
Moon Player: Play Any Video
Realtime 3D for watching 2D video clips in 3D with an added resolution boost. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moon-player-play-any-video/id6475702609
Preshow Theater
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/preshow-theater/id6738631881
Mimic movie previews in the theater
Reality Player
Still needed Reality Player for the side-by-side content I had.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reality-player/id6449855042
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Marty and Eric talk about patents, VR versions of celebrities, great new apps, and a concert in your personal space.On Thursday, the U.S. Patent Office published the largest dump of Apple documents. Vision Pro related patents in a single dayhttps://www.patentlyapple.com/2024/11...The best VR headsets for 2024https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/best-v... A step Into the Future, How Apple Is Reimagining Retail with Vision Prohttps://www.edgemiddleeast.com/apple/...StoriesVision Pro's viral Lapz app put on hold after F1 complainthttps://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/2..."765874 Unification": How William Shatner returns as Star Trek's Captain Kirk on Apple Vision Prohttps://www.redsharknews.com/765874-u... Otoy explores Captain Kirk's afterlife with new short film "765874: Unification" and Apple Vision Pro apphttps://www.notebookcheck.net/Otoy-ex... Caviar Launches Oracle As Its Bespoke $30,000 Apple Vision Pro Serieshttps://news.dupontregistry.com/the-l... Apple didn't want to admit that the Vision Pro is difficult to wearhttps://www.phonearena.com/ar-vr/news... A step Into the Future, How Apple Is Reimagining Retail with Vision Prohttps://www.edgemiddleeast.com/apple/... Vision Pro could change photography forever, and team at Apple says iPhone users should begin preparing nowhttps://www.gbnews.com/tech/apple-vis... Reimagine Work From Home With A Rolling Desk & Shoulder Bag For Vision Pro Or Questhttps://www.uploadvr.com/rolling-desk... MuppetVision 3-D's Future: Potential Disney Park Venues and Apple Vision Pro Immersive Experiencehttps://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/... Apple Vision Pro Black Paint Project in USEYA ADVANCED INDUSTRY (YouTube Video) âą Apple Vision Pro Black Paint Project ... ReviewsApple Vision Pro's ultra-wide Mac display mirroring is the killer app spatial computing needshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/24/... I'm skeptical iPhone Flip will be a success â and the Vision Pro proves ithttps://www.tomsguide.com/phones/ipho... Use CasesReal Madrid In Negotiations With Apple To Create AR Glasses For Immersive Matchday Experiencehttps://www.si.com/onsi/soccer/real-m... Competition Microsoft announces Windows 11 integration with Meta Quest headsets that will let you easily stream your PCinside VRhttps://www.windowscentral.com/softwa... Meta thinks its Orion augmented reality glasses can be the AirPods of ARhttps://9to5mac.com/2024/11/19/meta-t...Meta Orion outshines Apple Vision Pro as next-gen tech breakthroughhttps://www.digitimes.com/news/a20241...App news - Niantic's Hello, Dot Arrives On Apple Vision Prohttps://www.uploadvr.com/niantics-hel... NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONINGHaloSphere Annual Subscription $119.99 Monthly Subscription $10.99https://apps.apple.com/us/app/halosph... https://halosphere.ca/Story: Spatial Storytellinghttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/story-s... Follow the live stream at / @visionprofiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher serviceThePodtalk.net
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Marty, Eric, and Daniel talk about the new immersive video by The Weeknd and new versions of Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve that are equipped to edit spatial video.
Marty Gets a Belkin headstrap
Apple debuts The Weeknd: Open Hearts, the first-of-its-kind immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro
Apple Releases First-of-Its-Kind Immersive Music Experience for Vision Pro Feat. The Weeknd
NEWS
Apple Vision Pro weekend viewing: 'currents' on Vimeo
Apple Vision Pro needs something bigger than a software update
Channel 4 launches Vision Pro streaming app with a Taskmaster environment
Betas and new OS
Developer beta VisionOS 2.2.3 released today
Stories
Guide for demoing the Apple Vision ProFitting light seals
Apple Immersive 'Concert for One' arrives next week on Vision Pro
Coming soon to Apple Vision Pro: mixed reality hit game 'Little Cities: Diorama'What do you capture in spatial videoâŠ
A 2 hour long interview with my 96yr old grandma with a family member translating. We used one of those games with a ton of interesting questions to learn about her life.
Reviews
Apple Vision Pro proves best home theater as 2024 top grossing films arrive in 3D
The Macalope
Apple is doomed because no one wants to wait for anything : Patience is a virtual reality.
The Apple Vision Pro Is One of the Worst Headsets for Gaming
App news - Final Cut 11 and Davinci Resolve 19.1
Final Cut Pro update with Spatial Editing
Final Cut Pro 11 touts Al-powered features for the Mac
Apple's Al-infused Final Cut Pro 11 is now available
Final Cut Pro 11 Has Apple Intelligence's Image Clean Up, But For Videos
DaVinci Resolve 19.1 with spatial video editing support now available on the Mac App Store
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Seasons: Immersive Weather - see the weather inside snowflakes or wind-blown leaves ( 3 day trial )In-App Purchases:Pay Annually $24.99, Pay Permanent $49.99, Pay Seasonly $8.99, Pay Monthly $3.99
Spatial audio soundscapes one free sound to try it out. Place sounds around your environment.
Annual Subscription $19.99, Monthly Subscription $3.99, H2O $3.99, Alliage $3.99, Lifetime $99.99, Unlimited Access $3.99
Vimeo - spatial videos - a way to upload and share spatial videos on social media. New video edited in Final Cut Pro and uploaded to vimeo, worked much better than my first attempt
Mastodon post which then plays in vimeo.
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