Apple has initiated an interactive experience for several influencers and media outlets with its upcoming Vision Pro smart glasses, set to be released for sale on February 2nd. The goal is to offer a different experience compared to the previous year’s launch, providing insights into the nature of the product and the content users will experience.
Users who had the opportunity to try the Vision Pro glasses had varied reactions on aspects such as the virtual keyboard floating in front of their eyes, the experience with the Disney+ app, and how the glasses fit on their heads.
Most users found that the Dual Loop strap offers a better experience in securing the glasses on the head, especially for those with long hair, as it distributes the weight better and doesn’t pull the hair back.
Apple opened pre-orders for its first smart glasses on Friday, and they will officially hit the shelves in its stores on February 2nd.
Reviewers noted that the choice between the two strap options provided by Apple is crucial for a comfortable eye experience, as it ensures the face remains comfortable during wear and plays a significant role in the clarity of the displayed elements in front of the user’s eyes.
The experience, lasting half an hour, included viewing directional images and videos that allowed users to experience content captured by iPhone 14 and iPhone 15, a feature introduced with iOS 17.2 update.
Some users experienced a degree of discomfort during prolonged viewing of moving content, especially when captured in motion, leading to what is known as VR Sickness due to the stability of the glasses wearer’s body.
The interaction and writing experience were not perfect for the editors, but they agreed that Apple’s eye and hand tracking system was impressive in terms of precision.
Some users took some time to adapt to finger movement control, especially when typing, as they needed to direct their gaze to the button they wanted to press and then press it with both their index and thumb fingers in the air. Some also found the typing on a virtual keyboard impractical, impacting its use for document creation and editing, and composing email messages.
Apple presented diverse content to editors, starting with the Apple Immersive Video experience, placing the user in the heart of virtual content elements wandering around in their real environment. They also experienced a virtual concert with singer Alicia Keys.
Apple provided a rich experience with the Prehistoric Planet, immersing users in an open world in prehistoric times. The users saw children playing ball, suddenly facing a massive herd of unicorns coming towards them, with the glasses wearer able to see finer details of their skin texture.
Editors found Apple’s demonstration with the Disney+ app impressive, allowing users to choose a virtual world where they watch selected content, as if designing a movie theater with various available themes.
While the general impression was that Apple’s glasses would be suitable for an enjoyable experience of watching entertainment content and playing games, they were not preferred as a tool for daily work and extended periods. Some complained of eye and head fatigue, especially when wearing the glasses for a long time with a 4K screen directly in front of the eyes. Another concern was the weight, causing discomfort on the head and neck during half-hour use.
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