MR and AR aren't convergent devices—much like how earbuds and over-ear headphones both exist. Apple will make AR glasses some day, but that product can not and will not replace Vision.
And that's only part of why Tim Cook needs to go.Didn't Tim Cook years ago used to say that he finds AR more interesting than VR? And then we end up getting Apple Vision Pro.
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Tim Cook: Not Too Long From Now, You'll Wonder How You Led Your Life Without AR
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yep. AR are for most of the time when you want/need to be present in the real world and VR goggles for immersion whether for entertainment or something more serious.MR and AR aren't convergent devices—much like how earbuds and over-ear headphones both exist. Apple will make AR glasses some day, but that product can not and will not replace Vision.
I doubt very much that Apple expected wide use of the vision pro. But they needed to start somewhere. They needed something to get real world use so they can learn better what applications there are, what software works and what changes to the hardware are needed. By making it high end (and so expensive) they made it so that applications can get creative and be compelling. Then later as they learn what works, reduce the cost of key components and make the device even more wearable (lightweight, etc.) then someday it may spawn something compelling for a much wider audience.AVP looks… neat, I guess. Some corporate uses but otherwise, a rich person’s toy. $3,500 visor to watch a movie, alone 🧐
I don’t doubt that AR is the future, and that this is the ground floor. But it’s WAY too pricey and inconvenient for the masses.
The Vision headset is near-useless.
AR glasses are the only device to make. You don’t need great display, it won’t be for watching movies, it will be transparent displays that can allow you to see content drawn in your vision, that is all.
It will be tied to extremely sophisticated AI voice like ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode. NOT SIRI.
There will be no computation in the glasses, they will have cameras and sensors, but all computation will be on the iPhone in your hand or pocket 100% full stop.
Think of them like they give eyes to this insanely powerful AI that is with you and talks to you in natural language in natural ways where it’s indistinguishable from talking to another person standing right there with you.
AR isn't the future, it's a silly detour. There's no interesting or compelling use case.AVP looks… neat, I guess. Some corporate uses but otherwise, a rich person’s toy. $3,500 visor to watch a movie, alone 🧐
I don’t doubt that AR is the future, and that this is the ground floor. But it’s WAY too pricey and inconvenient for the masses.
Didn't Tim Cook years ago used to say that he finds AR more interesting than VR? And then we end up getting Apple Vision Pro.
I have double astigmatisms in both eyes and have to wear trifocal lenses with prisms. Optometrist tried progressive lenses on me but I wound up with severe vertigo. So my eyes are not compatible with Vision Pro.