Thanks for this perspective. It does sound much better that way. The exceptions I can think of are Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Pencil. Each of those is also a generic word for an object so maybe that’s why they specify “Apple” 🤷🏾♂️.
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Gurman: 'Apple Reality Pro' to Be First of Three Apple AR/VR Headset Devices
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But they haven’t even released the Apple Polishing Cloth Pro yet!
“Pro” doesn’t mean “professional”.
It’s just a marketing term for “better than the standard version”.
This isn’t just an Apple thing, or even a phone/tablet/computer thing.
It’s a thing throughout basically all industries.
I’ve seen vacuums and refrigerators and washing machines with “Pro” in the name.
It means the same thing everywhere, better, more expensive, more premium
It’s just a marketing term for “better than the standard version”.
This isn’t just an Apple thing, or even a phone/tablet/computer thing.
It’s a thing throughout basically all industries.
I’ve seen vacuums and refrigerators and washing machines with “Pro” in the name.
It means the same thing everywhere, better, more expensive, more premium
But does it have a foldable screen? Because Samsung told me that's innovation!
What do you mean Apple is not big in porn? Have you not seen these unboxing videos?
You could be right, but I kind of believe that this is really their launching point for a glasses makeover which could literally do to the traditional glasses what the iPhone did for the traditional cellphone. Not this particular model, but a year or two from now (like you mention) but based on the lessons learned from the launch of this device. By the time they are done with their master plan, they could end up reinventing the entire glasses industry.
Imagine instead of purchasing new frames and lenses each year, certified iGlasses optometrists will simply recalibrate your iGlasses during your checkup. And with the help of neural processors and data from your contacts and photos and messages and social media, your iGlasses will identify known contacts in sight and present you their recent messages. A couple versions later, we could see a pro model for hearing impaired designed to read lips and translate in real time.
It sounds crazy, but the technology is so close to being there, it’s only a matter of connecting the dots to make it work.
I came here to post exactly this. I’m sure it’ll come with an RDF either way.
The problem with glasses is weight and bulk, for the displays and associated lenses, and even more for the battery. I don’t think the necessary technological breakthroughs are there, in particular regarding battery usage.
Labels like “Plus” and “Pro” need to be used wisely because some things are either not Plus or Pro especially when it comes to Apple’s products. If its already a luxury product , just keep the name simple like any other luxurious product. If it’s not, incorporate more plastic material and add the letter “C”.
The "Pro" branding really needs to go. Very few items with that banner are at all pro level devices. WTF if "Pro" VR/AR exactly?
The App store already did that because they're not allowed in.
Cause it sounds as lame as iGoggles.
This would be a good time to resurrect iSight. iSight VR sounds better to me than Apple Reality and they already have it trademarked.
Then, we all laughed at iPad and now it's just so normal it's easy to forget the maxipad jokes that went around for years.
As most of the heavy-lift processing will be in a user's iPhone, the battery that powers glasses and data link will be minimal.
The displays will require substantial power, as will the wireless connection for continuous transfer of hi-def stereo images if they are not generated on-device. For example, the HTC Vive Wireless Power Bank alone weighs 290 grams for 5 hours of usage time. I also suspect that AR displays will have to be brighter than VR displays, as they compete with the ambient lighting.
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They just shouldn't bother with any of this, a new airport router now there is a product the people want
this headset is for developers and early adopters.
they will hype it up though.
I will be getting it day 1 for our studio, but don't expect many consumers will be jumping onto it, as the experience will be very limited at the original launch [like the phone / watch etc]
they will hype it up though.
I will be getting it day 1 for our studio, but don't expect many consumers will be jumping onto it, as the experience will be very limited at the original launch [like the phone / watch etc]
Any chance this could be the “one more thing” this week?
I suppose they wouldn’t want to distract from the iPhone, but whenever there is a new device, they pre-announce it well if advance in order to give developers time to start building stuff for it.
I suppose they wouldn’t want to distract from the iPhone, but whenever there is a new device, they pre-announce it well if advance in order to give developers time to start building stuff for it.