Using Apple Vision Pro: What It’s Actually Like!

This video is a deep, hands on breakdown of using Apple Vision Pro, starting from the hardware fundamentals and moving through the software, interaction models, and real world use cases. The host emphasizes that Vision Pro is a premium, high end device that fuses a VR headset with spatial computing, bringing together eye tracking, hand controls, and a new operating system called VisionOS. He notes the device is substantial in weight and front heavy due to the battery placement, and explains why Apple chose to separate the battery from the headset itself. The calibration process on first use is described in detail, including eye-tracking calibration and hand positioning to teach the device how you interact with the interface. The hardware also features multiple sensors around the frame, infrared tracking, lidar, and an M2 chip paired with an R1 processor to manage passthrough and compute tasks. The Vision Pro’s passthrough is highlighted as the best the author has seen, with near real time rendering that makes the external world feel seamless while the device is worn. The author walks through VisionOS as a spatial extension of apps, where windows float in the room and can be resized, moved, and interacted with by looking at items and pinching to select. The app ecosystem is analyzed, showing two app types: native Vision Pro apps that take advantage of the 3D space and traditional iPhone/iPad apps that run in a glassy, floating window. While there are several strong native apps for media, notes, and productivity, the author notes that there is not yet a killer app that justifies the price for everyone, though the ecosystem and Mac integration shine as major value propositions. The video explains how you can connect to a Mac to turn it into a 4K virtual display inside the headset, enabling seamless multi-app workflows with a real keyboard and trackpad while the Vision Pro remains in a blended environment. The Persona feature, which creates a digital representation of the user’s face with eyes visible to others in passthrough or on video calls, is explored in detail, including the process to register a Persona and the current limitations of hair rendering and realism. The reviewer also covers the social and communication aspects, notably how FaceTime calls look through Vision Pro and how spatial audio enhances the sense of presence. In conclusion, the video frames Vision Pro as a bold, market-shaping device with extraordinary immersion and potential, but with notable downsides such as weight, battery life, app selection, and the high price. A longer, follow-up review is teased to dive into use cases, pricing philosophy, and a broader evaluation of the product category. The author encourages viewers to subscribe for the forthcoming full review and shares balanced upsides and downsides to help viewers weigh whether this new category is right for them.

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