After months of anticipation, Apple has officially announced that the headset will be available for purchase in the United States starting February 2, 2024. Priced at $3,499, the Vision Pro is positioned as a game-changer in the mixed-reality space.
US customers can pre-order the headset starting on January 19 at 5 a.m. PST. A launch date in the UK has not yet been announced, though. Apple’s first significant product release since the 2015 launch of the Apple Watch.
The Vision Pro has several features that make it stand out, and it is designed to provide an unmatched mixed-reality experience. It has a special three-dimensional user interface and input mechanism that can be used with the user’s hands, eyes, and voice.
Apple provides Zeiss optical inserts as an add-on accessory for customers that use glasses. These inserts come in both regular reader and prescription lens versions.
Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasizes the significance of the Vision Pro, calling it “the most advanced consumer electronics device ever created.” As the release date approaches, tech enthusiasts are poised to explore the potential of the Vision Pro and its impact on the future of mixed reality.