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Apple Vision Pro Developer Kits Now Available

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Apple today announced the release of Apple Vision Pro developer kits, with developers able to apply to receive a kit starting today. Developers will be provided with an Apple Vision Pro "loaner" that will allow them to develop and test apps.

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Along with a Vision Pro, developers will get help with device setup and onboarding, check-ins with Apple experts for UI design and development guidance, and help with app refining. Each developer who receives a kit will be provided with two additional code-level support requests for troubleshooting code issues.

Apple says that Apple Vision Pro headsets are Apple-owned development devices, and will need to stay where they are shipped in a private, secure workspace that is accessible only by the developers who were approved to work with one. Apple plans to be in regular contact with developers using the kit, and the kit will need to be returned at Apple's request.

Developers can apply on Apple's website. Apple will collect details about each team's development skills and existing apps, with priority given to applicants creating an app that takes advantage of visionOS features and capabilities.




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In the spirit of "release the kraken!"...

RELEASE THE DEVELOPER CREATIVITY!​

I look forward to seeing what many brains beyond Apple can do with this brand new kind of product.

I recall the time BEFORE third party iPhone apps to the time when third party apps became available, taking iDevices to whole new places. I hope some developers with some great ideas for Vpro dazzle us all at their big reveals.
 
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tripsync said:
can't wait for all the self entitled developers crying about not receiving a $500 gift at the end of the developer program.
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Yeah except those developers are the reason why the apps now work on apple M1.... so maybe thank them instead of being so smug about it. also considering they paid for the loan of equipment, not keep it.....
 
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tfresquezdxs said:
Yeah except those developers are the reason why the apps now work on apple M1.... so maybe thank them instead of being so smug about it. also considering they paid for the loan of equipment, not keep it.....
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Yeah except even without ever doing the developer program, apps would work on Apple M1 eventually.

And you don't need to lecture me about the dev program, I literally participated in the program.
 
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tripsync said:
Yeah except even without ever doing the developer program, apps would work on Apple M1 eventually.

And you don't need to lecture me about the dev program, I literally participated in the program.
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except there were handfuls of apps that were broke entirely and just didn't launch or launch and immediately crash with or without rosetta and the ones that worked were also sluggish .... sooo again my statement stands.. and im glad you got to participate in it, same bro except my company paid for it
 
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tfresquezdxs said:
except there were handfuls of apps that were broke and also sluggish that didn't.... sooo again my statement stands..
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What the hell? You expect all apps to be perfect with this massive architectural change? Uh no. Your statement doesn't really stand.

Dev kits at best sped up M1 compatibility. Without the dev program, developers would *still* get their apps updated, just later than it would have.
 
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As soon as I laid eyes on Vision Pro, it motivated me even more to become a developer. I'm now finishing up Apple's Swift course, "Learning Code 2" and about to move on to learn about apps. Perhaps this is the beginning of the Second Renaissance, now that everyone is wanting to build apps for this thing.
 
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I applied with my indie account. Doubt I'll get one, but if I do I'll surely build an app for it :D
 
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My suggestion to anyone who gets one.

Don't drop it.

Don't get it wet.

And don't ever EVER use it after midnight.

Too cutting edge for me right now. I'll be more interested in what comes of it 3-5 years from now. From what I've seen it's going to be as groundbreaking as the iPhone.

Once the units start getting into the hands of people outside Apple, there's no telling what they will think up to do with it. The possibilities are limitless. I know that sounds like hyperbole.

But 5 years down the road, this thing will be light as a feather, half the price, and doing stuff we can only imagine today.
 
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tfresquezdxs said:
yeah... you have to sign basically NDA with apples to not do such things and if such things are found out.. they cancel your dev account indefinitely...so no worth it to them
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As long as what you are posting is in a positive light for Apple and doesn't reveal too many surprises, Apple generals turns a blind eye to those types of postings.

Look at the iOS 16 and macOS 15 Sonoma beta. All beta is under NDA, even the Public Beta. By the rules, the only things that are allowed to be discussed in public is what was announced at WWDC during the keynote. That doesn't stop MacRumors and others from posting details from each beta version, including changes and updates.

It will probably be the same with the VisionPro. As long the videos are positive, Apple will probably allow them. However, if someone were to post a video "Look at all the bugs in VisionOS!", that would probably draw a take-down notice from Apple legal.
 
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I really wonder what the rules are going to be for apps.
My prediction for now Apple are going to be very strict on the type of apps it want devs to produce.
In years to come this will soften a lot.
I do hope they don't come down to aggressive against the fun/entertaining experience side of things which they showed none of in their presentation.
The lack of 3D controllers is of course going to hamper game development a lot.
Wonder how long before Apple release their own haptic feedback 3D controllers for apps that really need them?
 
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HDFan said:
Let's not forget all of the lawsuits, police raids, firings, etc. resulting from unreleased hardware possession/details being released.
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But, this isn't unreleased hardware. I was only talking about hardware/software that has been announced. Officially, most of the details are under NDA. Realistically, once developers get their hands on them, we are likely to get a lot more information.
 
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