I’ve been quite surprised at how the tech media is covering Apple’s recently announced VisionPro. There seems to be an overwhelming focus on the fit, weight, and comfort of the device. Everyone’s griping about the hardware.
I agree that these are all normally extremely important aspects of a new device. But the VisionPro isn’t really much more than a glorified test mule going on sale. Starting at $3,500, the vast majority of Apple fans will never buy one. The hardware aspects of the VisionPro don’t really matter at this point since it’s only going to be used by a small core of Apple super fans.
What is important is Apple’s vision of the operating system. And that seems brilliantly designed. The way that Apple connected their existing products like the Mac and iPad Pro so as to allow for seamless back and forth. The way that you can still see people who come up to you. The way that your work appears as floating monitors which you can zoom in or out of. I could go on and on. But the point is that Apple seems to have thought of everything before they’ve even launched the device. There is a huge amount of thought that seems to have gone into safety and security. How long have they been working on this?
I’m not as concerned about how heavy the VisionPro is or how comfortable the straps are just yet. That’s because as technology evolves, it’s going to inevitably get smaller and lighter. If there’s one thing that Apple has always been good about, it’s about making things smaller and lighter. I’m guessing that the VisionPro will eventually get to the point of being not much different from wearing safety glasses. And if you walk into any manufacturing plant in the world, you’ll see everyone on the plant floor wearing safety glasses because they have no choice.
The first iteration of VisionPro will come and go. And probably won’t be missed. But the operating system is here to stay. And will probably be copied by everyone else. It’s going to change how all devices are used, not just Apple’s.
What is important is Apple’s vision of the operating system. And that seems brilliantly designed. The way that Apple connected their existing products like the Mac and iPad Pro so as to allow for seamless back and forth. The way that you can still see people who come up to you. The way that your work appears as floating monitors which you can zoom in or out of. I could go on and on. But the point is that Apple seems to have thought of everything before they’ve even launched the device. There is a huge amount of thought that seems to have gone into safety and security. How long have they been working on this?
I’m not as concerned about how heavy the VisionPro is or how comfortable the straps are just yet. That’s because as technology evolves, it’s going to inevitably get smaller and lighter. If there’s one thing that Apple has always been good about, it’s about making things smaller and lighter. I’m guessing that the VisionPro will eventually get to the point of being not much different from wearing safety glasses. And if you walk into any manufacturing plant in the world, you’ll see everyone on the plant floor wearing safety glasses because they have no choice.
The first iteration of VisionPro will come and go. And probably won’t be missed. But the operating system is here to stay. And will probably be copied by everyone else. It’s going to change how all devices are used, not just Apple’s.
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