Subj : Vision Pro may have an app problem, with developers possibly unwi To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Mon Jan 22 2024 16:15:05 Vision Pro may have an app problem, with developers possibly unwilling to commit to Apple's 'revolutionary' new platform Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:04:32 +0000 Description: Apple Vision Pro could depend too much on iPad apps - what's really going on behind the scenes? FULL STORY ====================================================================== When the Apple Vision Pro was first announced, we were told that it would run at least one million apps right out of the box. However, its beginning to look like that might not be the case. Now Apple may have effectively alienated and irritated app developers, making them less likely to produce bespoke apps for the headset. Instead, were expecting to see ports of existing iPad apps hastily slapped onto the Vision Pro. The Vision Pro has already been shunned by streaming giants like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify due to a lack of confidence in the new platform, as well as Spotifys public distaste for Apples outrageous 27% commission. According to the BBC , the music streaming service has levied heavy accusations of Apple stopping at nothing to protect profits. With all this tension building just before the official launch of the Vision Pro, its easy to see why there might be a lack of confidence in the headset. Other app developers likely share this hesitancy. Many might agree with Spotifys frustration with Apples restrictive App Store policies and fees, especially since the Vision Pros success hinges on whether or not it has apps that make it worth buying. Why would you spend $3,500 for a device that doesnt have the particular app you want? Developers Wrath To add to the concerns surrounding the Vision Pro, devs who did not receive a developer kit from Apple are now left having to shell out the full price for the headset just to test their apps. Why wouldnt you just drop a quick port of the iPad app youve already developed onto the visionOS App Store and call it a day? Bloombergs Mark Gurman notes that Apples initial inventory for the launch sits at about 80,000 units, which sold out within hours when pre-orders went live. If youre a developer who hasnt received a developer kit, youve got a very high cost of entry for not that much of a user base. It may seem like 80,000 initial units is a lot, but if youre going to put money and time into your app to maybe reach 80,000 people who might download it, youre better off not bothering. To put that number into perspective, analysts estimate that Apple has already sold 20 million iPhone 15 models since its launch in September 2023. Gurman also notes that Apple is only expecting to see 300,000 to 400,000 Vision Pro units sold across the entirety of 2024. Its such a shame that Apple seems to be treating developers and streaming services like an afterthought when it comes to the Apple Vision Pro. The build-up to the official launch day has been plagued by more and more unfortunate and honestly confusing news - and just like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify, many are losing confidence in the headset. Itll be disappointing if Apples promised million apps turn out to be mostly quick iPad ports. It may be the case that the Vision Pro will have to stumble before it can walk, and should it live up to the hype and become a huge seller then we might see developers turn around and commit to developing dedicated visionOS apps . But until sales figures crystallize, it looks like early adopters might have to settle for less. You might also like ... The next Apple Watch may be missing a headline health feature Repairing Apple's Vision Pro headset will cost almost as much as a new unit unless you do this Apple Vision Pro content can be beamed to other Apple devices via AirPlay ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/vision-p ro-may-have-an-app-problem-with-developers-possibly-unwilling-to-commit-to-app les-revolutionary-new-platform --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .