Apple Vision Report

First look at X-Plane 12:

Releasing this spring, visionOS 26.4 enables support NVIDIA CloudXR 6.0 The addition enables foveated XR streaming support at up to 4K and 120Hz, allowing immersive content to be rendered on powerful NVIDIA GPUs and streamed to Vision Pro Apps like X-Plane 12 and iRacing will use the technology to bring realistic flight and driving simulator experiences to the headset

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NEWS: YouTube has launched a first party app for Apple Vision Pro

Apple has released SHARP, an open-source approach to generating a 3D Gaussian representation of a scene from a single image The 3D representation produced by SHARP can then be rendered in real time, enabling you to step into a generated environment with apps such as 'MetalSplatter' for Vision Pro x.com/SadlyItsBradle…

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NEWS: Apple interface design chief Alan Dye is leaving the company to become Chief Design Officer at Meta Dye oversaw the Vision Pro’s interface and spatial computing interactions, in addition to his broader design work on other Apple platforms

Pre-orders are now open for Apple Vision Pro (M5) in Korea 🇰🇷 and Taiwan 🇹🇼, launching in both countries on Friday, November 28.

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Apple has announced finalists for the 2025 Apple Vision Pro App of the Year and Game of the Year  Vision Pro App of the Year Finalists: • Camo Studio - for offering creators a more flexible way to livestream and create videos. • D-Day: The Camera Soldier - for pioneering the future of immersive storytelling. • Explore POV - for transporting users through its library of Apple Immersive videos filmed around the world. Vision Pro Game of the Year Finalists: • Fishing Haven - for immersing players seeking a retreat into calm waters. • Gears & Goo - for combining strategic gameplay with endearing characters. • Porta Nubi - for building atmospheric puzzles that make users feel like a light-bending superhero.

In addition to Apple Vision Pro (M5) launching today, Apple has released a new Developer Strap The new strap increases throughput from 480Mbps to 20Gbps and is compatible with Apple Vision Pro (M2) and Apple Vision Pro (M5) — now available to registered developers

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Scheduling has opened for Apple Vision Pro (M5) in-store demos, with appointments beginning October 22

Everything you need to know about todays Apple Vision Pro (M5) release: What's New: • M5 Chip • Dual Knit Band • Up to 120Hz refresh rate • Renders 10% more pixels • Hardware accelerated ray tracing for improved lighting, shadows, and reflections • 16-core Neural Engine makes AI-powered features run up to 50% faster • 30 minute longer battery life • 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max now included in box • Trade-ins of Apple Vision Pro (M2) are not accepted Dual Knit Band: • $99 when purchased separately • Compatible with Apple Vision Pro (M2) • Dual-function Fit Dial for size adjustments • Tungsten inserts for improved counterweight balance • Available in small, medium, and large sizes Other Accessories: • Logitech Muse ($129.95) for precise spatial inputs in a pencil-like form factor, now available to pre-order • PlayStation VR2 Sense controller and Controller Charging Station (249.95) for an improved gaming experience available Tuesday, November 11 Availability: Apple Vision Pro (M5) will be available in Apple Store locations on October 22 in the following regions: • Australia 🇦🇺 • Canada 🇨🇦 • China mainland 🇨🇳 • Hong Kong 🇭🇰 • France 🇫🇷 • Germany 🇩🇪 • Japan 🇯🇵 • Singapore 🇸🇬 • UAE 🇦🇪 • UK 🇬🇧 • U.S. 🇺🇸 ($3499) Coming soon to South Korea 🇰🇷 and Taiwan 🇹🇼

BREAKING: Apple has released an updated Vision Pro with a more powerful M5 chip and a new Dual Knit Band Pre-orders start today, with availability starting Wednesday, October 22.