Spatial computing headset Apple Vision Pro It arrived today in Apple Stores in mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. The launches mark the Vision Pro’s first official launch outside the United States, where it’s been on sale since February.
Consumer interest in the $3,499 headset has reportedly waned in the country, where sales have slowed five months after its launch. The Apple Vision Pro will be released in the UK and Canada on July 12.
The device will launch on the same day in Australia, France, and Germany as part of a phased rollout to additional markets, which could be just what the company needs to reignite excitement for the device.
Reviews of the device are generally mixed. Users are mostly impressed with the hardware and technology implemented in the Vision Pro, but there are questions about the actual functionality of the device, the intuitiveness of gesture controls, weight and comfort, and VR in general.
During WWDC earlier this month, Apple announced VisionOS 2, the first major update to its Vision Pro operating system. visionOS 2 includes a redesigned Photos app with SharePlay support, the ability to convert existing 2D photos to 3D photos, a larger ultrawide version of Mac Virtual Display equivalent to two side-by-side 4K monitors, plus a host of new features and changes. physical mouse support.