Marty, Eric, and Daniel speak about Vision Pro head straps, patents describing the Vision Pro 15 years ago, and patents of future XR products.

Daniel got his Anna Pro v2

Double strap: How Belkin's additional strap for the Vision Pro works

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Double-strap-How-Belkin-s-additional-strap-for-the-Vision-Pro-works-10184483.html

NEWS

Apple has been working on Vision Pro since at least 2008

https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/27/apple-has-been-working-on-vision-pro-since-at-least-2008/ 

Apple is most dangerous when it shows up late

https://www.macworld.com/article/2535266/there-may-be-no-company-more-patient-than-apple.html 

Smallest Mac yet is perfect Apple Vision Pro companion with the right battery pack

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/27/smallest-mac-yet-is-perfect-apple-vision-pro-companion-with-the-right-battery-pack?utm_medium=rss 

With battery pack: Mac mini M4 becomes portable, networked with Vision Pro

https://www.heise.de/en/news/With-battery-pack-Mac-mini-M4-becomes-portable-networked-with-Vision-Pro-10182798.html 

Figmin XR Supports Colocated Multiplayer Between Quest 3 & Apple Vision Pro

https://www.uploadvr.com/figmin-xr-supports-colocated-multiplayer-quest-3-vision-pro/ 

Apple and Real Madrid Explore Immersive Sports Streaming for Vision Pro

https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-and-real-madrid-explore-immersive-sports-streaming-for-vision-pro/ 

Apple in talks to upgrade a sports stadium for live Vision Pro immersive video

https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/27/apple-in-talks-to-upgrade-a-stadium-for-vision-pro-immersive-video-sports/ 

Competition

Samsung's New XR Wearable Patent Challenges Apple's Vision Pro

https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2617244/samsungs-new-xr-wearable-patent-challenges-apples-vision-pro 

Samsung quietly preparing its Apple Vision Pro killer

https://www.sammyfans.com/2024/11/26/samsung-quietly-preparing-its-apple-vision-pro-killer/

Samsung files for a new Patent in Europe for a Possible XR Headset to take on Apple Vision Pro

https://www.patentlyapple.com/2024/11/samsung-files-for-a-new-patent-in-europe-for-a-possible-xr-headset-to-take-on-apple-vision-pro.html

Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses review: Hardware shines, software needs polish

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/28/rokid-max-2-ar-glasses-review-hardwire-shines-software-needs-polish?utm_medium=rss 

Awards

Apple names 45 finalists for 2024 App Store Awards

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/25/apple-names-45-finalists-for-2024-app-store-awards?utm_medium=rss 

ReminderFollow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher service

App updates InSpaze 

https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleVisionPro/s/rFvpM74qL7 

NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING

Indie App Spotlight: 'Pestle' is the ultimate recipe manager, and it just got a big update

https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/23/indie-app-spotlight-pestle/ 

Simply's Vision Pro app turns Apple's XR headset into a  piano teacherhttps://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/skwzeliqyl 

Youtube Video of Simplyhttps://youtu.be/O0paZhxHoUw 

Simply Piano launches on Apple Vision Pro, redefining the future of creative hobbies

https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/simply-piano-launches-on-apple-vision-pro-redefining-the-future-of-creative-hobbies-302319631.html 

Moon Player: Play Any Video

Realtime 3D for watching 2D video clips in 3D with an added resolution boost. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moon-player-play-any-video/id6475702609

Preshow Theater

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/preshow-theater/id6738631881

Mimic movie previews in the theater

Reality Player

Still needed Reality Player for the side-by-side content I had.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reality-player/id6449855042