Vision ProFiles

Eric and Marty talk about the just released Spatial Gallery and the Vision Pro iOS app.

Apple just released two brand new apps in iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 beta 2

https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/03/apple-just-released-two-brand-new-apps-in-ios-18-4-and-visionos-2-4-beta-2/ 

Apple Seeds Second Betas of visionOS 2.4, tvOS 18.4, and watchOS 11.4https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/03/apple-seeds-visionos-2-4-beta-2/

visionOs 2.4 adds support for two more languages, hints at Vision Pro expansion

https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/03/visionos-2-4-more-languages-vision-pro/ 

Vision Pro App for iPhone Available in iOS 18.4 Beta 2

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/03/vision-pro-app-ios-18-4-beta-2/

Vision Pro Spatial Gallery Launches in visionOS 2.4 Beta 2

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/03/vision-pro-spatial-gallery-launches/ 

Dassault Systemes reveals Apple Vision Pro apps for product design and manufacturing

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/25/dassault-systemes-reveals-apple-vision-pro-apps-for-product-design-and-manufacturing 

Dassault Systèmes partners with Apple on industrial 3D software for Vision Pro

https://macdailynews.com/2025/02/26/dassault-systemes-partners-with-apple-on-industrial-3d-software-for-vision-pro/

Apple TV+'s Bono documentary doubles as first full-length video for Vision Pro

https://www.cultofmac.com/news/documentary-bono-stories-of-surrender 

HTC's Viverse Worlds could one day be the YouTube for VR content on Apple Vision Pro

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/27/htcs-viverse-worlds-could-one-day-be-the-youtube-for-vr-content-on-apple-vision-pro 

Is the PSVR 2 Worth Its New, Lower Price?

https://lifehacker.com/tech/psvr-2-price-drop 

Apple TV+ and MLB Announce Return of 'Friday Night Baseball' and More

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/03/apple-tv-plus-2025-friday-night-baseball/ 

NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING

Pinch Basketball

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pinch-basketball/id6479023090

Aegis Core robot uprising

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aegis-core/id6740557443

Inspaze - shareable spatial posts

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inspaze/id6473711864

TouchDesk

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/touchdesk-desktop-canvas/id6740164313

Exploring Mars

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exploring-mars/id6475634958

Eric, Daniel, and Marty converse about where all the VisionOS 2.4 Apple Intelligence is hiding out along with some new apps.

Dbrand's Always-On 'Aperture' Case Protects Your Vision Pro Without Interfering With Sensors and Buttons

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/07/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-case/ 

This new Vision Pro cover is ugly but also kind of awesome

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/07/this-new-vision-pro-cover-is-ugly-but-also-kind-of-awesome/ 

NEWS

Apple Releases developer beta visionOS 2.4

visionOS 2.4 Beta Release Notes

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_4-release-notes 

APPLE INTELLIGENCE

Apple Intelligence comes to Apple Vision Pro in April

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-intelligence-comes-to-apple-vision-pro-in-april/

Apple Releases First visionOS 2.4 Beta With Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery and More

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/21/apple-releases-visionos-2-4-beta-1/ 

Your Apple Vision Pro is getting a lot better with visionOS 2.4

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/21/apple-vision-pro-apple-intelligence-spatial-more/

New visionOS beta adds Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery, iOS apps

https://sixcolors.com/post/2025/02/new-visionos-beta-adds-apple-intelligence-spatial-gallery-ios-apps/

Apple Intelligence is headed to the Vision Pro in April, dev beta available today

https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/apple-intelligence-is-headed-to-the-vision-pro-in-april-dev-beta-available-today-181014106.html?src=rss 

Apple Intelligence coming to Apple Vision Pro in April

https://www.theapplepost.com/2025/02/21/68033/apple-intelligence-coming-to-apple-vision-pro-in-april/ 

Hands on with Apple Intelligence on Apple Vision Pro

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/21/hands-on-with-apple-intelligence-on-apple-vision-pro

Apple Intelligence comes to Apple Vision Pro in April

https://macdailynews.com/2025/02/21/apple-intelligence-comes-to-apple-vision-pro-in-april/

visionOs 2.4 beta brings several long-awaited features to Apple Vision Pro

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/21/visionos-24-beta-brings-several-long-awaited-features-to-apple-vision-pro

Apple Releases Developer Betas for iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and 4 More

https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-releases-developer-betas-for-ios-18-4-macos-15-4-and-4-more/

Apple Seeds First visionOS 2.4 Beta-Brings Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery, More

https://www.mactrast.com/2025/02/apple-seeds-first-visionos-2-4-beta-brings-apple-intelligence-spatial-gallery-more/ 

Top Stories: iPhone 16e Announced, iOS 18.4 Beta, and More

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/22/top-stories-iphone-16e-announced/ 

Developers aren't sold on Apple Vision Pro as available apps decline

https://macdailynews.com/2025/02/21/developers-arent-sold-on-apple-vision-pro-as-available-apps-decline/

Apple prepares to add Google Gemini to Apple Intelligence

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/23/apple-prepares-to-add-google-gemini-to-apple-intelligence 

Apple Vision Pro Immersive Video 'Arctic Surfing' Available Now

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/21/apple-vision-pro-immersive-video-arctic-surfing/

MLS 2025 season kicks off: how to watch using MLS Season Pass

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/22/mls-2025-season-kicks-off-how-to-watch/ 

Apps

Weather app with cloud layers

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weather-radar-for-vision-pro/id6473794052

BitMaps

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bitmaps-bite-size-map-widgets/id6477943497

GlanceBar
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/glancebar-perfect-status-bar/id6477764879 

ThePodTalk.Net

Marty and Eric speak about the Apple Intelligence rumors and the AVP, display on the headband, and some fun apps involving hummingbirds, archery, and Reddit.

Dbrand's Always-On 'Aperture' Case Protects Your Vision Pro Without Interfering With Sensors and Buttons

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/07/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-case/ 

This new Vision Pro cover is ugly but also kind of awesome

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/07/this-new-vision-pro-cover-is-ugly-but-also-kind-of-awesome/ 

Dbrand's Aperture cover for Apple Vision Pro certainly makes a statement

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/11/dbrands-aperture-cover-for-apple-vision-pro-certainly-makes-a-statement

NEWS

Apple Releases visionOS 2.3.1

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/10/apple-releases-visionos-2-3-1/

Apple Releases visionOS 2.3.1 and watchOS 11.3.1

https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-releases-visionos-2-3-1-and-watchos-11-3-1

Apple's long-promised Apple Intelligence-infused Siri faces delays

https://macdailynews.com/2025/02/15/apples-long-promised-apple-intelligence-infused-siri-faces-delays/

Apple Vision Pro may be about to get its biggest update yet - no new hardware required

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/15/apple-vision-pro-may-be-about-to-get-its-biggest-update-yet-no-new-hardware-required/

Apple Intelligence could arrive on Vision Pro in April

https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/15/apple-intelligence-could-arrive-on-vision-pro-in-april/

Rumor: Apple Intelligence coming to Apple Vision Pro along with more immersive content

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/15/rumor-apple-intelligence-coming-to-apple-vision-pro-along-with-more-immersive-content

Vision Pro's next big update will bring Apple Intelligence support

https://www.cultofmac.com/news/vision-pros-next-big-update-bring-apple-intelligence-support

Apple Intelligence Is Finally Coming to Apple Vision Pro in April

https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-intelligence-is-finally-coming-to-apple-vision-pro-in-april 

Vision Pro will reportedly get Apple Intelligence as soon as April

https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/vision-pro-will-reportedly-get-apple-intelligence-as-soon-as-april-180751381.html 

Can Apple Vision Pro Scan QR Codes?

https://geometricgoods.com/blogs/apple-vision-pro-faq/can-vision-pro-scan-qr-codes

Apple is considering adding a small display to the Apple Vision Pro headband

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/11/apple-is-considering-adding-a-small-display-to-the-apple-vision-pro-headband

Apple still chasing the AR glasses dream… but fears another flop

https://www.macworld.com/article/2603649/apple-still-chasing-the-ar-glasses-dream-but-fears-another-flop.html

Apple describes a way to make Vision Pro much lighter

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/10/apple-describes-a-way-to-make-vision-pro-much-lighter/ 

Apple Arcade Adding Two New Games in March
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/11/apple-arcade-games-coming-in-march/ 

Microsoft wants to hand off much of its Army HoloLens program to Palmer Luckey's Anduril

https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/microsoft-wants-to-hand-off-much-of-its-army-hololens-program-to-palmer-luckeys-anduril-190223240.html

iPhone SE 4 & Apple Vision Pro announcements are coming in the next week

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/12/apple-vision-pro-iphone-se-4-smaller-announcements-in-coming-days 

Apple appears to have found a way to offload unsold Vision Pro headsets

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/12/apple-appears-to-have-found-a-way-to-offload-unsold-vision-pro-headsets/ 

Apple may be trying to jump-start lackluster Apple Vision Pro sales

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/12/apple-may-be-trying-to-jump-start-lackluster-apple-vision-pro-sales

Apple Vision Pro's new NBA 3D games are just the start of something greater

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/14/apple-vision-pros-new-nba-3d-games-are-just-the-start-of-something-greater 

10+ Announcements Apple Could Have Rolled Into a February Event 

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/15/things-apple-could-have-rolled-into-an-event/ 

NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING

Target Rush: Archery Game

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/target-rush-archery-game/id6698876764

Visutate

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visutate-immersive-relaxation/id6480306217 

ReVision

https://testflight.apple.com/join/zDGbagmE

Prima Immersive
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prima-immersive/id6740540865 

ThePodTalk.Net

Eric and Marty talk about the rumors that Apple glasses are back on the table, problems with the Super Bowl on Vision Pro, and rumors about M5 chips and Apple Vision Pro.

NEWS

How to watch Super Bowl LIX from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone/tips/how-to-watch-super-bowl-lix-from-your-iphone-ipad-or-mac 

The Super Bowl is being broadcast with Dolby Atmos audio for the first time

https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/the-super-bowl-is-being-broadcast-with-dolby-atmos-audio-for-the-first-time-180035421.html 

This could explain why Apple isn't making AR glasses yet

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/04/this-could-explain-why-apple-isnt-making-ar-glasses-yet/

Apple killed the wrong Vision Pro project

https://www.macworld.com/article/2596991/apple-killed-the-wrong-vision-pro-project.html 

Apple's plans for AR glasses may not have been scrapped entirely

https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/apples-plans-for-ar-glasses-may-not-have-been-scrapped-entirely-200127426.html

THE MACALOPE Apple is doomed because it can't see the future

https://www.macworld.com/article/2596920/apples-vision-line-could-use-some-clarity.html 

Apple adds Vision Pro to Veterans and Military Purchase Program with standard 10% discount

https://macdailynews.com/2025/02/06/apple-adds-vision-pro-to-veterans-and-military-purchase-program-with-standard-10-discount/ 

Apple Vision Pro now available in veterans and military store with 10% discount

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/05/apple-vision-pro-now-available-in-veterans-and-military-store-with-10-discount/

Dbrand's Always-On 'Aperture' Case Protects Your Vision Pro Without Interfering With Sensors and Buttons

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/07/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-case/ 

This new Vision Pro cover is ugly but also kind of awesome

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/07/this-new-vision-pro-cover-is-ugly-but-also-kind-of-awesome/ 

Apple Vision Pro game controller doesn't look like it will break new ground

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/06/apple-vision-pro-game-controller-doesnt-look-like-it-will-break-new-ground 

M5 Apple Silicon Chip Reportedly Enters Mass Production

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/05/apple-silicon-m5-chip-enters-mass-production/ 

M5 chip enters mass production, ready for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Vision Pro

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/05/m5-chip-enters-mass-production-ready-for-macbook-pro-ipad-pro-vision-pro/ 

NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING

Planny 

https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/planny-daily-planner/id1515324201?platform=vision

Eternal Starlight - 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eternal-starlight/id6480305566 

Prima Immersive

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prima-imm ersive/id6740540865 

A Session with AJ Lee & Blue Summit - 3.99$ for 16 mins of immersive video

Marty, Eric, and Daniel, introduce some new apps and chat about Apple dropping its tethered glasses, and a look back at the one year anniversary of the AVP .

Apple and Sony Still Working to Bring VR Gaming Controller Support to Vision Pro

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/03/apple-to-bring-controller-support-to-vision-pro/

Report: Apple on track to debut PlayStation VR controllers on Vision Pro later this year

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/02/apple-vision-pro-playstation-vr-controllers-report/ 

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The Apple Vision Pro feature that could change how you work

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/02/the-apple-vision-pro-feature-that-could-change-how-you-work/

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Apple Vision Pro anniversary: one year later, one less excuse

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/02/apple-vision-pro-anniversary-one-year-later-one-less-excuse/

Celebrating and questioning the Apple Vision Pro after one year, on the Applelnsider Podcast

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/31/celebrating-and-questioning-the-apple-vision-pro-after-one-year-on-the-appleinsider-podcast 

Apple Vision Pro review one year later: time to exit the preview

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/29/apple-vision-pro-review-one-year-later-time-to-exit-the-preview

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Why Apple Vision Pro's $3,500 price is actually a selling point

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/01/why-apple-vision-pros-3500-price-is-actually-a-selling-point/

Vision Pro keeps making the health care cut for surgery and other uses

https://www.cultofmac.com/news/vision-pro-for-surgery-and-other-medical-uses 

300 doctors attended a summit on Apple Vision Pro's applications in surgery

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/31/300-doctors-attended-a-summit-on-apple-vision-pros-applications-in-surgery

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Apple reportedly shelved a Mac-connected AR glasses project

https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/apple-reportedly-shelved-a-mac-connected-ar-glasses-project-160921712.html?src=rss 

Apple reportedly ends its Mac-connected Augmented Reality glasses project

https://www.macworld.com/article/2595376/apple-reportedly-ends-its-mac-connected-augmented-reality-glasses-project.html

Apple shutters work on Mac-connected Augmented Reality smartglasses

https://macdailynews.com/2025/01/31/apple-shutters-work-on-mac-connected-augmented-reality-smartglasses/

Apple reported to have killed the project to create Mac-connected AR glasses

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/31/apple-reported-to-have-killed-the-project-to-create-mac-connected-ar-glasses

Apple Cancels Mac-Connected AR Smart Glasses

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/31/apple-cancels-mac-connected-ar-glasses/ 

Apple gives up on device-connected smart glasses project, here's how it would have workedhttps://9to5mac.com/2025/01/31/apple-gives-up-on-device-connected-smart-glasses-project-heres-how-it-would-have-worked/ 

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Vision Pro now offers 2,000+ games via NVIDIA GeForce NOW support

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/29/vision-pro-now-offers-2000-games-via-nvidia-geforce-now-support/

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MKBHD hands-on with Project Moohan, a prototype of Samsung's Vision Pro competitor

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/28/mkbhd-hands-on-with-project-moohan-a-prototype-of-samsungs-vision-pro-competitor/

CES 2025: The 8 most advanced smart glasses we tried - and were impressed by

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ces-2025-the-8-most-advanced-smart-glasses-we-tried-and-were-impressed-by/ 

NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING

APPLE ARCADE - puzzle - MASTERPIECED pick an artist, then select a picture and move pieces

https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1729688804 

Desktop canvas - write on the table

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/touchdesk-desktop-canvas/id6740164313 

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

ThePodTalk.Net

Eric and Marty cover stories of Apple Glasses, game developer interest in the AVP, and new immersive video coming out this week. 

NEWS

New Beta out of Beta 2.3 no additions is your have the RC version

Apple Releases visionOS 2.3

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/27/apple-releases-visionos-2-3/

visionOS 2.3 has bug fixes, and not a lot more

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/27/visionos-23-has-bug-fixes-and-not-a-lot-more 

Apple's Newest Store Has A Dedicated Vision Pro Side Room

https://www.uploadvr.com/new-apple-miami-store-includes-vision-pro-area/ 

Competition

https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/google-buys-part-of-htcs-vive-vr-team-for-250-million-130046567.html 

AR GLASSES Rumors

Apple's secret work on AR glasses continues
https://macdailynews.com/2025/01/27/apples-secret-work-on-ar-glasses-continues/

Development of Apple's smart glasses continues despite massive hurdles

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/26/development-of-apples-smart-glasses-continues-despite-massive-hurdles

Apple Developing Version of visionOS for Future Smart Glasses
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/27/apple-developing-visionos-for-smart-glasses/

https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-continues-development-of-smart-glasses-amid-vision-pro-challenges/ 

Review: These AR glasses show me what I want Apple to make

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/27/review-these-ar-glasses-show-me-what-i-want-apple-to-make/

Apple's next immersive Vision Pro film involves bull riding and arrives soon

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/24/apples-next-immersive-vision-pro-film-involves-bull-riding-arrives-soon/ 

How to explore legacy VR and 3D content using Apple Vision Pro

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/24/how-to-explore-legacy-vr-and-3d-content-using-apple-vision-pro 

Comparison of video player software for Apple Vision Pro as of Jan 24, 2025

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1i8tapu/comparison_of_video_player_software_for_apple 

GAME DEVELOPERS

Game Developers Show Growing Interest in Apple Vision Pro for Gaming

https://www.macobserver.com/news/game-developers-show-growing-interest-in-apple-vision-pro-for-gaming/

Gaming on Apple Vision Pro could see huge growth soon, per game makers

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/21/gaming-on-apple-vision-pro-could-see-huge-growth-soon-per-game-makers/ 

35% of All Game Developers Are Building for XR, According to GDC Industry Survey

https://www.roadtovr.com/35-percent-game-developers-building-x-gdc-survey/ 

SAMSUNG Rumors

https://www.macobserver.com/news/samsung-vr-headset-looks-more-like-meta-quest-pro-than-apple-vision-pro/

NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING

VOY Tunable Lens for Vision Pro are great for demoing

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1i8g898/voy_tunable_lens_for_vision_pro_are_great_for/ 

Amplium - Watch Best Immersive Videos

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amplium/id6612011166

HUD Browser and Video Player 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hud-browser-and-video-player/id6479216665 

ThePodTalk.Net

Marty, Eric, and Daniel talk about Surreal Touch controller for the Apple Vision Pro along with latest rumors regarding a new AVP release, guiding a wheelchair with AVP, and the latest apps. 

Surreal Touch controllers

https://www.surreal-interactive.com/ 

Surreal Touch Discord

https://discord.gg/UkuVVWcy

Moonlight Guide for game streaming in AVP

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1hx7jjl/stream_games_with_sunshinemoonlight_and_save/

NEWS

New developer beta OS for VisionOS - VisionOS 2.3.3 developer beta

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_3-release-notes 

Apple releases beta 3 for macOS Sequoia 15.3, visionOS 2.3

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/16/apple-releases-beta-3-for-macos-sequoia-15-3-visionos-2-3/ 

Strutt ev¹ and Apple Vision Pro - The Future of Personal Mobility

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wYjq4MOfg8 

5 Apple Vision Pro issues: Reports of 'spontaneous cracking' and more pile up

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/5-apple-vision-pro-issues-reports-of-spontaneous-cracking-and-more-pile-up/ar-BB1iMGj7?ocid=msedgdhp 

iOS 19 Rumored to Feature Redesigned Camera App Inspired by visionOS

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/17/ios-19-redesigned-camera-app-visionos-rumor/ 

Apple Expected to Launch 20+ Products This Year: Here's the Full List

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/01/17/apple-20-new-products-this-year/

MoviePass made a film trailer app for the Oculus Quest and Apple Vision Pro

https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/moviepass-made-a-film-trailer-app-for-the-oculus-quest-and-apple-vision-pro-190822710.html?src=rss 

How to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free on any Apple device

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/16/how-to-stream-the-2025-super-bowl-in-4k-for-free-on-any-apple-device/ 

Why Vision Pro is Apple's best reason yet to bring Touch ID back to iPhone

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/14/vision-pro-apples-best-reason-to-bring-touch-id-back-to-iphone/ 

I put the Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3 to the test for a month — here's what happened

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/i-put-the-apple-vision-pro-vs-meta-quest-3-to-the-test-for-a-month-here-s-what-happened/ar-AA1sbg4g 

New hardware

Don't Expect Vision Pro 2 in 2025

https://www.macobserver.com/news/dont-expect-vision-pro-2-in-2025/?utm_source=macobserver&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_everything 

Apple Vision Pro 2 release date expectations, price estimates and upgrades

https://www.phonearena.com/ar-vr/hubs/apple-vision-pro-2-release-date-price-features-news_id542 

Apple reportedly working on two different Vision Pro headsets — Vision Pro 2 and a cheaper model

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/apple-reportedly-working-on-two-different-vision-pro-headsets-vision-pro-2-and-a-cheaper-model 

Keep your mac virtual display from sleeping

https://www.caffeine-app.net/

Reminder

Follow 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

NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING

Moviepass screening room - movie previews updates, i think weekly, w/new content

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moviepass-screening-room/id6477541838

Gears and Goo

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gears-goo/id6471676214

Good graphics, however goal ethics may be uncomfortable.  Completely strip the resources from a planet competing against another company doing the same thing.

Arcade game room - solitaire

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/game-room/id1642897935

Follow 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.

Eric and Marty share this week's stories regarding Vision Pro gaming, Vision Pro 2 or slimmed-down models, and the latest fun apps.

NEWS

New developer beta OS for VisionOS

VisionOS 2.3.2 developer beta
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_3-release-notes 

PC Gaming in the Cloud Goes Everywhere With New Devices and AAA Games on GeForce NOW

https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-ces-2025/

GurRumors

Gurman: Vision Pro 2 won't release in 2025, but lower-cost headset is 'ramping up'

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/12/gurman-vision-pro-2-rumors/

Everything we expect from a lower-priced Apple Vision headset in 2026

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/13/everything-we-expect-from-a-lower-priced-apple-vision-headset-in-2026/ 

The best Plex video player for Apple Vision Pro just got way better

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/06/the-best-plex-video-player-for-apple-vision-pro-just-got-way-better/ 

This Tim Cook habit can almost fix Vision Pro's biggest problem

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/09/this-tim-cook-habit-can-almost-fix-vision-pros-biggest-problem/ 

iOS 18.4's new Siri powers get me really excited for Vision Pro's future

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/10/ios-184s-new-siri-powers-get-me-really-excited-for-vision-pros-future/ 

The Weird

This spinning VR chair at CES 2025 somehow didn't make me feel like throwing up

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/this-spinning-vr-chair-at-ces-2025-somehow-didnt-make-me-feel-like-throwing-up-133040191.html 

Go home Mark Zuckerberg, you're drunk

https://www.macworld.com/article/2574825/go-home-mark-zuckerberg-youre-drunk.html

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Reddit r/VisionPro

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/s/wnBef2VW6r 

APPS WORTH MENTIONING

Vision Type Pro - use your iphone for typing $0.99 until January 20th, then $3.99

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vision-type-pro/id6503424455

Art Authority Museum

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/art-authority-museum/id6475734202 

Ahoy! From Picardy - 5.99$

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ahoy-from-picardy/id6470239695

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ThePodtalk.Net

Marty, Eric, and Daniel are joined by Chuck Joiner (MacVoices), David Ginsberg (In Touch with iOS), and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs (Brian8944.com) as we do a year end reflection on the Apple Vision Pro.

MacVoices.com

intouchwithios.com

Brian8944.com

ThePodTalk.Net

Marty, Eric, and Daniel dive into this week's Vision Pro stories including new cameras, new immersive videos, and apps you'll enjoy.

NEWS

New developer beta for VisionOS

VisionOS 2.3.1 developer beta

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-2_3-release-notes 

Key Updates in visionOS Developer Beta 2.3.1:

Apple is already working on visionOS 3.0 and visionOS 2.4

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/17/apple-is-already-working-on-visionos-30-and-visionos-24-evidence-suggests 

Apple 3-5 Years Away from "Getting the Approach Right" for AR Glasses

https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-3-5-years-away-from-getting-the-approach-right-for-ar-glasses/

Apple Likely to Make Vision Pro Lineup More Affordable in Two Ways

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/19/vision-pro-affordability/ 

Apple's Vision Pro strategy will succeed in creating a two-tier market - TrendForce

https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/19/apples-vision-pro-strategy-will-succeed-in-creating-a-two-tier-market-trendforce/

Apple Vision Pro Nowhere Near Meta When It Comes To Sales

https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-vision-pro-nowhere-near-meta-when-it-comes-to-sales/

Immersive

Vision Pro's Immersive Video getting big 2025 updates with new Blackmagic camera and DaVinci Resolve

https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/17/vision-pros-immersive-video-getting-big-2025-updates/ 

Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive is Available to Pre-Order from Blackmagic Design

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/release/20241217-01 

Canon Spatial Lens vs iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Canon R5C Dual Fish-Immersive 180 Video for your Apple Vision Pro

https://www.patreon.com/posts/canon-spatial-vs-118335597 

'Ice Dive' Apple Vision Pro Immersive Video Now Available

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/20/ice-dive-apple-vision-pro-immersive-video/ 

Third episode of 'Adventure' immersive video series dives onto Apple Vision Pro

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/20/third-episode-of-adventure-immersive-video-series-dives-onto-apple-vision-pro

Productivity

Apple Vision Pro is driving VR use from games to healthcare and productivity

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/20/apple-vision-pro-is-driving-vr-use-from-games-to-healthcare-and-productivity 

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

APPS WORTH MENTIONING

CineUltra - update

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cineultra-immersive-cinema/id6478853637 

1.0 update Add immersive theater environment, add AI image quality enhancement

NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING

Guest Gallery: Siloed Sharing

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guest-gallery-siloed-sharing/id6738598295?uo=2 

Planetaria: Space Simulator

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/planetaria-space-simulator/id1546887479 

Oto’s Planet

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/otos-planet/id6737345359?platform=vision