Summary
The upcoming month is shaping to be an eventful one for enthusiasts of Apple products as the highly anticipatedApple Vision Prois finally hitting shelves. TheApple Vision Pro was announced back in June 2023with an “Early 2024” release window, and now Apple has confirmed the exact release date of the device.
Mixed reality headsets have been around for a while with theMeta Quest 3 building upon the foundations laid by its predecessorsand redefining XR experiences. Amidst that, Apple’s venture in the mixed reality sector, which has been rumored for a long time now, finally materialized. As is the case with the reveal of most Apple products, the hype was sky-high for the Vision Pro, and it fittingly marked a new era for the evolution of mixed reality. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the launch of the device ever since WWDC 2023, but it seems like their wait is finally coming to an end.
Apple has announced in ablog postthat the Vision Pro will be available across all Apple retail and online stores in the US starting Friday, February 2. For users who are looking to get their hands on the device at launch, pre-orders will be kicking off on Friday, January 19, at 5 AM PST. The base variant of the headset will be available for a price of $3,499 and will come with 256GB of storage.Applehas not shared any details about the availability of the device outside of the US.
Inside the package, Apple is providing two different bands, Solo Knit, and Dual Loop, to cater to the different fit preferences of the users. Along with that, users will also get a Light Seal, two Light Seal Cushions, an Apple Vision Pro Cover for protecting the device, a Polishing Cloth, a Battery, a USB-C Charge Cable, and a USB-C Power Adapter. Additionally, for those who require vision correction, Apple is partnering with ZEISS to offer optical inserts. ZEISS' Readers inserts can be bought for $99, while the Prescription inserts are slightly more expensive, selling at a $149 price tag. Fans have been a bit divided over the optical inserts, with some lauding Apple’saccessibility effortsand the pricing of the luxury ZEISS lenses, while others are advocating that it should have been a part of the existing package.
