On Monday, Apple announced that it had opened applications for its Vision Pro developer's kits, to be released in 2024 for $3,499. This gives selected developers the opportunity to utilize actual Apple hardware to create and refine their apps, albeit on a loan basis. Upon launch of the Vision Pro, the device must be returned to Apple as it remains their property.
On Monday, Apple opened applications for its Vision Pro developer kit ahead of the planned 2024 release for its $3,499 headset. The device will need a variety of apps that are tailored for its unique hardware and capabilities; by providing developers with the actual hardware in advance, they can build and refine apps accordingly.Nevertheless, developers won't get to keep the loaned device. It will remain Apple's property and must be sent back to the company at the launch of the headset. Apple representatives will also check in with participants and provide code reviews, as well as asking questions about the app they're developing and the tools they've used. Along with the loan of the device, developers must also sign confidentiality agreements, which forbid the device from being used in public or shared with friends, family, or roommates, as well as requiring it to be locked in a secure container when not being used.The Vision Pro headset, referred to by Apple as its first "spatial computer," was unveiled in June. It has powerful cameras and sensors which meld real-world and virtual objects on its high-definition screens that are close to the user's eyes. Not only will it be capable of running full VR applications but also apps that are specially designed for the hardware. Apple has expressly said its preference is for developers to create apps specifically for the Vision Pro, instead of simply porting existing iPad apps.In addition to the hardware loan program, Apple will be setting up "labs" in cities such as London, Tokyo, and Shanghai, where developers can access the device.
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