Subj : Apple is reportedly fixing the Vision Pro in two key ways To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Mon Oct 09 2023 12:15:04 Apple is reportedly fixing the Vision Pro in two key ways Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:55:29 +0000 Description: Apple is apparently working on new versions of the Vision Pro headset to fix a range of problems. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Apples Vision Pro headset is some months away from launching, but already Apple is apparently working on several new versions to fix problems in the upcoming device. While thats good news for anyone who decides to wait a little longer before pulling the trigger, it suggests there are still unsolved issues with the $3,500 Vision Pro. According to Bloombergs Mark Gurman , the mixed reality headset has caused neck strain in testing due to its size and weight, which currently sits at around one pound. Apple has been planning to add a supportive head strap to alleviate the issue, Gurman says, but a permanent fix is going to require a more substantial change. And thats apparently what Apple is working on right now. Gurmans report claims that: A key focus for Apple is making its device more comfortable to wear with a smaller and lighter design. This upgrade to the headset could be years away from launching, though, considering the first Vision Pro isnt slated to be released until some point in early 2024. For now, Gurman says that testing of the first Vision Pro has shown that it can feel too heavy for some users even in short stretches. Its something weve seen reported before , and Apple will surely be hoping that doesnt prove to be a serious stumbling block when its headset is released next year. Fixes in the works (Image credit: Future) A lighter weight is not the only way Apple is reportedly planning to improve future versions of the Vision Pro. Gurman believes that the company is working on shipping custom-built headsets from the factory with preinstalled prescription lenses. This could make things easier for Apple (it wont have to keep stocking thousands of different lenses in its stores), but built-in prescription lenses might make the headset harder to share with users who have different vision requirements. As well as that, there are persistent rumors that Apple will add a cheaper version of the Vision Pro. Thats something that Gurman reaffirms in his latest report, which will come as a relief to anyone for whom $3,500 is too much to pay for a mixed reality headset. But the journalist also adds another interesting tidbit: Apple could also be working on a more powerful version of the device that would surely push the price up into the stratosphere. Depending on your outlook (and budget), a more advanced Apple headset could either be an incredibly exciting development or one thatll make your bank account shake with fear. What seems to be clear is that Apple isnt resting on its laurels. With the Vision Pro the company is seemingly working on what comes next already. Heres hoping it can fix the problems before too long. You might also like Apple Vision Pro: price, release year, and everything we know about the VR headset Apple may be considering a cheaper Vision Pro model - so people might be able to actually buy the headset The Apple Vision Pro is the strangest camera ever made ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/apple-is -reportedly-fixing-the-vision-pro-in-two-key-ways --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .