At Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last month, the Cupertino-based tech giant made a series of announcements. One of the reports was about a rumored mixed reality headset called the Apple Vision Pro, which the company unveiled at the event. It has groundbreaking specs and features, but it also comes with an enormous price tag of $3,499. Now the company is taking the excitement to the next level with the introduction of the Vision Pro Developer Kit. This kit is designed to enable developers to create innovative apps and games for the new App Store in Vision Pro.

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The Vision Pro Developer Kit aims to provide developers with the tools they need to deliver exceptional spatial experiences by simplifying the process of building and testing applications in Vision Pro. As the world embraces the potential of mixed reality, Apple is committed to developing a thriving ecosystem of exciting apps that leverage the features and capabilities of visionOS.

Developers who want to join this initiative can apply for the Vision Pro Developer Kit with a short application process. To qualify, applicants must be an account holder in the Apple Developer Program. The app requires the team’s development skills, detailed knowledge of available apps, and a convincing explanation of the intended app or game leveraging visionOS features.

Once selected, developers will receive a loaned Vision Pro Developer Kit to help them prepare their apps for the launch of the new App Store on Vision Pro. The kit includes all the necessary resources to help developers build, iterate, and test their creations efficiently. In addition, Apple experts will be on hand for regular checkups to provide invaluable advice on UI design and development and ensure that end apps deliver a great user experience.

The kit also provides developers with two additional code-level support requests, allowing them to resolve code issues quickly and efficiently. This keeps the development process fluid and streamlined, allowing developers to focus on creating compelling mixed reality experiences. As the Vision Pro Developer Kit is an Apple-owned development device, it must be returned upon request. This approach guarantees the reallocation of resources to encourage the development of more innovative projects in the future.

The selection process for the Vision Pro developer pool will be highly competitive, with priority given to applicants who demonstrate outstanding creativity and how their app or game effectively uses visionOS’s unique features and capabilities.