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What upgrades could propel the Apple Vision pro from an expensive toy to a mainstream utility?
Ilia Temelkov
Ilia Temelkov
Phonearena team
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Apple finally released Vision Pro which they really want us to call a spatial computer and to believe it ushers us into a new era of computing. However, we all know this is a fancy virtual reality headset which may be one of the most advanced on the market but it doesn’t seem to redefine what we already know about this type of devices. The reason, of course, is that it doesn’t seem like Apple has figured out what can make Vision Pro a must-have device, like smartphones or laptops. Unfortunately, this is not a problem only for Apple and for most users the expensive VR headsets are mostly expensive toys. Some of the best apps are either video games or immersive movie-like experiences. Which raises the question of what can make VR super important for a lot of people. What do you think will be the killer app for Vision Pro and VR in general? Is it more immersion for meetings, better entertainment and connecting with people? Or will it be about new forms of education and healthcare? What would make you buy a headset if you already haven’t done it?
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