WWDC 2023 Apple Event Live Keynote Coverage: Headset, iOS 17, New Macs, and More

[Realityck]

I have to wonder if someone will utilize Vision Pro for remote control of other devices? example flying a drone.

 

[harriska2]

I see the future of this. In another 5 years, my guess is everyone will have one. The rich can have the early versions (like phones and powerful computers). I’m excited, and will watching this progress because it is big. Holy cows.

 

[Mainyehc]

Ok, Unity. NOW we're talking!

 

[Enygmatic]

Apple Pencil compatibility?

 

[Table Top Joe]

How will it be worse? I've been waiting decades for a decent HMD with flying being the most obvious use case. 90% of travelers are just watching TV anyway, why not an imax sized TV, no hunching over a laptop, etc. Seems like it's better in every way

Exactly! ……this will be ubiquitous on airplanes in a few years, this thing is gonna be huge

 

[macdisciple]

If you aren’t looking at this and thinking of future possibilities -practical and creative - within 10 years, step aside while the creatives take over.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Nothing seems real anymore.

 

[needsomecoffee]

Has anyone checked the stock price of porn providers (do these exist ??). The resolution, screen size, etc. may make this YUGE for porn (NTTAWWT).

 

[soapropos]

just saw the thing about scanning your face so you can use facetime on this and I'm sure that won't be terrifying at all

 

[applepie2100]

I guess this is kind of the next step on from people walking down the street with their head buried in their phones. They can bump into people while busy reading and email or watching a film. Those can't wait phone calls are going to take on a whole new meaning too!

 

[trip1ex]

The tech looks amazing, but the app examples are basically identical to everything we've already seen with existing VR headsets. Still haven't seen a single novel use case.

except it looks better done.

 

[AustinIllini]

The Apple-centric pundits are eating it up. Yet we still don’t have a reason why this product exists. It’s tech for the sake of it, for showing off, not for solving problems.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1665793581561307137

https://twitter.com/x/status/1665794183502655491

I don't always like the Verge but I can't wait until Nilay Patel craps all over this.

 

[jz0309]

Wonder if Gurman is watching this

 

[fel10]

The Apple-centric pundits are eating it up. Yet we still don’t have a reason why this product exists. It’s tech for the sake of it, for showing off, not for solving problems.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1665793581561307137

https://twitter.com/x/status/1665794183502655491

Apple fanboys when they get features android had for years.

 

[Rogifan]

Does Apple expect everyone to walk around with this on their face? Or just stay in their homes? Did they say how much this thing weighs and how it feels after a while on your face? Is it something you can wear for long periods of time without it bothering you?

 

[Aeryn]

Imagine working out having Vision Pro on.

And people thought maskne was bad!

 

[mossimossimossi]

I really think the best application for Vision Pro is in collaborative design/teaching. Some people just learn easier seeing things. Imagine taking Organic Chemistry class with visual explanations.

 

[AustinIllini]

except it looks better done.

Apple's MO. They do something that already exists but better.

 

[CloudChief]

Missed opportunity for Unreal Engine 5. Oh wait 😂

 

[Janichsan]

Oh, cool. Apple collaborates with Unity.

Remember a few years ago, when Epic and Apple tried to hype VR for Mac (which never materialised)?

 

[jbachandouris]

This requires prescription lenses for those of us with glasses.

Good luck getting insurers to cover the cost. They will say this is a luxury and not necessary.

And how about those of us with different vision in both eyes?

Someone on this thread mentioned that they can be had for scuba goggles for around $20, so I doubt it would be that much more for this. Guessing $100. And duh, your insurance won't cover it.

 

[tonie walker]

Mike seems the best speaker of the event

 

[Orange Bat]

It’s cool, but it’s a novelty. They really haven’t shown a solid use case for this thing. It just does things you can do on other devices, except you’re wearing a big clunky thing on your head that you can’t share with anyone.

 

[retta283]

Anyone see the lag in the App Store?

 

[Mainyehc]

This thing isn't perfect, but it's amazing.

Exactly. Same as any other 1st-Gen revolutionary Apple product. Clunky and expensive af, but elegant and with extreme potential from the get-go. Competitors are wetting their collective panties rn. This thing is, if not five years ahead of the competition, at least two or three.