I see so many comments saying that Apple has discontinued the Apple Vision Pro, completely false. Additional evidence of that came today as Apple announced they would include Apple Intelligence in the VisionOS update taking the software to version 2.4.
This version will come to users in April, with a developer beta launching prior to that. The addition of Apple Intelligence could, in fact be more powerful on Apple Vision Pro than on any other Apple Device given it’s a “hands free” operation.
Commands to re-write text will be available with Writing Tools, those using messages can also create emojis with Genmoji, and of course image playground to create images with simple word prompts.
“Apple Vision Pro is helping users communicate, collaborate, and experience entertainment in entirely new ways — and we’re continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in spatial computing with visionOS 2.4,” said Mike Rockwell, Apple’s vice president of the Vision Products Group. “With Apple Intelligence, Vision Pro users will be able to take their productivity and creativity to new heights using features like Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Genmoji. And we’re excited for users to discover and share incredible new experiences with Spatial Gallery.”
There’s a few other things Apple are doing to enhance the Vision Pro experience too, these are on iPhone.
Firstly, a new Spatial Gallery in the Apple Vision Pro App will mean you can see what cool new content is available, and initiate the installation to your Vision Pro directly from the iPhone.
I think this is critical for users who have a Vision Pro just sitting on a shelf. If you don’t put it on and use it, you won’t get exposed to new features. The app allows that.
Additionally, you can now initiate a Guest user from the iPhone. Start the process, choose their apps, then – theres the ability to jump straight into an AirPlay mode so you can help manage their experience, not unlike what happens when you try Vision Pro in an Apple Store.
These are great simple additions to Apple Pro, and demonstrate how Apple is understanding the experience and the roadblocks to usage and finding ways to work through it.
Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
He produces and hosts two popular podcasts, EFTM and Two Blokes Talking Tech. He also appears on over 50 radio stations across Australia weekly, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show each day and appears regularly on A Current Affair.
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