Apple Invites Developers to Vision Pro Coding Labs, Reveals Top-Secret Rules for Tester Kits

[MacRumors]

Earlier this week, Apple started accepting applications for one-day Vision Pro developer labs in Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo. These coding labs will allow developers to test and optimize their apps on visionOS, and Apple employees will be available to help with setup and troubleshooting.

Apple has since started emailing the first developers invited to attend these labs, which will begin next week and continue into August in the chosen cities.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1684671118978998272

"In these self-directed coding and design labs, you'll be able to test and optimize your apps on visionOS," Apple's website says. "Bring your Mac, code, and everything you need to modify, build, run, and test your app on Vision Pro."

Apple Developer Program members who are at least 18 years old can apply to attend one of the labs. Developers must have a new visionOS app in active development, or an existing iPadOS or iOS app, and Apple says priority will be given to developers who are building apps that are specially optimized for the Vision Pro.

Top-Secret Rules

Apple has made an SDK and visionOS simulator available for developers to build Vision Pro apps. For developers who need continuous, direct access to the headset, Apple has also opened applications for Vision Pro developer kits. Apple has very strict terms and conditions for these kits, which developers must keep secure at all times.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1683528096165576713

Developers must keep the kit in a "private, secure workspace," and cannot show it to any family, friends, or other unauthorized individuals, according to Apple. The kit also must be in a developer's "direct line of sight" at all times, and stored in a locked Pelican case in a locked space when not in use, the company adds.

Apple says the Vision Pro will launch in the U.S. early next year, and third-party visionOS apps will be available through the App Store on the headset.

(Thanks, @aaronp613!)

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[zorinlynx]

What is the point of all this extreme secrecy when the product has already announced and surely devs will talk about it? Seems like letting friends and family use the kit is a good way to get word of mouth going.

 

[Darth Tulhu]

I can't wait for what this tech will look like in 5 years.

I wonder if we'll EVER get to the Black Mirror contact lenses setup.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Top-Secret rules for what?

Apple already announced the Apple Vision Pro. It's really not a top secret anymore. The Vision OS is also already out too!

 

[macsplusmacs]

Top-Secret rules for what?

Apple already announced the Apple Vision Pro. It's really not a top secret anymore. The Vision OS is also already out too!

I think mostly so they can't go to Facebook, etc and tell all the VR devs all the details about hardware , API and how and what are the limitations or advancements on a very detailed level?

 

[gaximus]

Can you take it to a bar if you put it in a case that makes it look like an Oculus Rift?

 

[macsplusmacs]

Going buy a pair and use them on a beautiful beach.

And look at beach videos.

Don't judge me!

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Top-Secret rules for what?

Apple already announced the Apple Vision Pro. It's really not a top secret anymore. The Vision OS is also already out too!

I suspect there are key features & benefits to be revealed in perhaps one of the Fall "shows."

There were other desirable features that these should easily support that were not revealed at WWDC. I suspect Apple "held back" some of those to refresh excitement and press coverage when more is revealed, probably in the Fall and then again at the actual launch in 2024. I further guess that someone with access could come across some things that would let such cats out of the bag before Apple wants them revealed... like a crack at beta macOS sometimes reveals new Mac placeholders, etc. What placeholders will these developers find in Vpro? If there are some- and I suspect there will be- this demand for absolute secrecy is probably- at least in part- trying to save those "big reveals" for when Apple wants them to be known.

I fully expect more than what we did get to see in the big demo is coming from Apple (not just whatever these developers create, though I also expect some "amazing!" from the independent developers too).

 

[pinkkie]

Secret rules lol..Click "OK I accept all" and proceed as usual. That was hard.

 

[sparkinstx]

The first rule of Vision Pro testing: You must not talk about Vision Pro testing.

 

[anthonymoody]

Hey fam - remember, a dropped ceiling with those gross tiles does not comport with the storage requirements.

 

[JPack]

Can’t wait for the unauthorized, explicit, XXX teardown photos in the upcoming weeks!

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Can you take it to a bar if you put it in a case that makes it look like an Oculus Rift?

Can you take it into a bar and then accidentally leave it there for someone else to find, sell to a rumor site, and have lots of details revealed before Apple wants them revealed?

That movie plot seems vaguely familiar.

 

[fireguy286]

Doubling down on secrecy..... for a product that was publicly announced.

 

[strayts]

In other words, don't leave it behind at the bar.

 

[jz0309]

Well, at least they don’t run a background check on you LOL
I would guess there are things that don’t quite work right yet and/or we haven’t heard of yet…

 

[SigurTom]

Hollow doors are an abomination to new home construction, good on Apple for pushing the issue.

 

[goonie4life9]

Top-Secret rules for what?

Apple already announced the Apple Vision Pro. It's really not a top secret anymore. The Vision OS is also already out too!

This is about PR hype. By being extra secretive, Apple creates hype.

 

[BarredOwl]

Apple really takes itself WAY TOO seriously. LOL!

 

[newyorksole]

Doubling down on secrecy..... for a product that was publicly announced.

they want to still keep aspects of it under wraps as others have mentioned previously. the less people that try it out / know about it now, the more hype it builds for later.

and there are probably minute details of it that they don’t want competitors knowing just yet.

 

[noodledog]

The Vision Pro developer kit rules are INSANE

I know online posts have to be overly dramatic to get clicks, but honestly, I don't think those terms are really all that crazy. Basically protect it, don't lose it, don't let others access it. I guess they are very specific, but the intent isn't very odd to me.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

What is the point of all this extreme secrecy when the product has already announced and surely devs will talk about it? Seems like letting friends and family use the kit is a good way to get word of mouth going.

Friends and family would not be bound by Apple’s NDA.

 

[canadianreader]

Can you take it into a bar and then accidentally leave it there for someone else to find, sell to a rumor site, and have lots of details revealed before Apple wants them revealed?

That movie plot seems vaguely familiar.

I really miss Steve Job's era. The iPhone 15 will use same design as the iPhone 4 from 13 years ago 🤣 https://www.macrumors.com/2010/04/2...-next-generation-iphone-acquisition-examined/

 

[citysnaps]

What is the point of all this extreme secrecy when the product has already announced and surely devs will talk about it? Seems like letting friends and family use the kit is a good way to get word of mouth going.

It's likely because there are aspects about the device and software that are not known to competitors. And Apple would like to keep it that way for as long as possible before the device becomes available to the public.

 

[AppleTO]

I wonder how many AS dev kits were never returned...