Company executive says Apple Vision Pro now supports more than 1,000 dedicated apps

Apple Vision Pro was launched earlier this month on February 2 in the US with support for over 600 dedicated applications. This is the first mixed-reality headset from the Cupertino-based tech giant. The spatial computer is equipped with the company’s EyeSight display technology and consists of three layers to show a 3D version of the user’s eyes with a stereoscopic effect. An Apple executive has now announced that the AR/VR headset now supports more dedicated applications than at launch.

Greg Joswiak, senior vice president of marketing at Apple, said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that there are now more than 1,000 dedicated spatial apps for Apple Vision Pro. The mixed-reality headset is also compatible with over 1.5 million applications. At launch, the company said there were over 600 apps and games optimized for the Vision Pro.

Earlier, a firm called Victoria VR had announced that it is working on a Metaverse application for Apple Vision Pro, which aims to integrate Apple’s technology with its own to provide users with a life-like game experience. It is said to feature ultra-realistic graphics to provide the opportunity for more intense involvement. According to the firm, the app can be launched by the second quarter of 2024.

The Apple Vision Pro is powered by an in-house M2 chipset paired with an R1 chip. It features a dual micro-OLED display with a 100Hz refresh rate and runs VisionOS out-of-the-box. The headset also supports AirPlay up to 1080p, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. An external battery pack is connected to the headset via a cable which is said to provide up to two hours of battery life.

The base 256GB option of the Apple Vision Pro starts at $3,499 (roughly Rs. 2.9 lakh), while the 512GB and 1TB options are priced at $3,699 (roughly Rs. 3.07 lakh) and $3,899 (roughly Rs. 3.24 lakh), respectively.