Its size befits the price of what it comes with: Apple’s $299 Developer Strap for the Vision Pro.
The tool (which is actually engraved if you look closely enough) is used to disconnect the Developer Strap from the headset, in case users want to swap to using a Dual Loop Band or Single Knit Band instead.
The company confirmed the change in a reply on Reddit, saying it’s rolling out the enhanced bitrate option for “updated 4K-compatible streaming devices.” It doesn’t mention which channels support the new picture quality, so you might have to do a little channel surfing to find out.
YouTube Premium subscribers can already watch videos in 1080p enhanced on web, mobile, and TVs.
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iFixit has obtained Apple’s mixed-reality headset. It should begin the teardown process soon (despite doubts about its repairability), hopefully giving us the chance to see all the components and cameras hiding behind its glass cover display. The teardown video is coming this weekend.
The Vision Pro is out today, and Apple’s latest ad for the device shows what it might be like to interact with the headset for the first time.
Carrot Weather has offered a first look at its Vision Pro app launching today, which features comical weather forecasts optimized for visionOS, along with a new 3D weather globe you can explore in your physical space. You can also play mini-games and interact with Carrot’s AI character via the “ornament” in the main app window.
Apple is taking reservations now from its website. But if you can’t wait that long, Apple stores are offering demos of the Vision Pro on a first come, first served basis today and over the weekend.
Tim Cook already made an appearance at the Apple store on Fifth Ave in New York, where he greeted customers lined up to buy or try the headset.
A mix of 42 popular Disney flicks, including Finding Nemo, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens are headed to the Vision Pro headset in 3D. Disney Plus subscribers will get access to the whole catalog, but non-subscribers can still rent or buy 3D movies from the Apple TV app.
