Apple’s launch today may be the biggest in recent history; The Apple Vision Pro has launched in the United States, with more than 600 compatible apps and games to deliver an experience with “endless possibilities,” according to Tim Cook, CEO of the company.
Time will tell if this day will be remembered in the same way as the day the first iPhone launched; or whether it will be forgotten like other attempts to popularize augmented reality (or mixed reality, depending on who you ask). For the moment, what is clear is that the Apple Vision Pro has served to many people are discovering the potential of this technologyand other manufacturers are ready to take advantage of this popularity.
This is the case of Meta, which today “trolled” Apple, making this launch coincide with the new software update of Meta Quest 3; And what’s interesting is that this update adds one of the most notable functions of the Apple product. Specific, Meta Quest 3 now supports 3D spatial videosthat float in our environment and offer a feeling of depth that conventional videos cannot have.
Technically, the glasses are capable of playing stereoscopic videos recorded with iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which can be downloaded to the glasses using the official Meta Quest app; This service will take care of converting the video to the format used by the glasses, so the user will not have to do anything to have an experience very similar to the “official” Apple one.
Another new feature that seems copied from the Vision Pro lies in the Compatibility with PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 controllers; Specifically, the DualSense is the big news, being the newest and the one that is not fully supported by all systems. It is possible to connect these controllers via USB-C, or via Bluetooth to eliminate cables, and enjoy games that require traditional controls; for example, to play the latest console and PC versions with Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft’s cloud service compatible with Meta Quest 3.
Since the acquisition of Oculus in 2014, Meta has opted for virtual and augmented reality with its own glasses, which will also serve as a pillar for Mark Zuckerberg’s future metaverse. The Meta Quest 3 presented last year is a big step forward in this direction, including integrated cameras able to capture our environment for use in applications and games; for example, to display floating information about nearby objects, or to organize virtual meetings. All at a price of 549 dollars in Europe.
The Meta message seems clear: You don’t need to spend so much money on an Apple Vision Pro to take the big leap towards augmented reality. It is obvious that the price of $3,500 is too high for the vast majority of consumers, and this is where Meta, which has always opted for devices that are relatively affordable and no more expensive than a mobile phone, has a lot to offer. earn.
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