Vision ProFiles

By Marty Jencius and Eric BoldenTechnology

Vision ProFiles episodes

December 16, 2024 Mom, I got my headgear on
Marty, Eric and Daniel talk about the new Android XR and headgear coming someday, a new head strap, and apps we are enjoying right now.
NEWS
Rumors.
Apple won't be selling smartglasses for a few more years.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/15/apple-wont-be-selling-smartglasses-for-a-few-more-years?utm_medium=rss
Immersive.
Apple Vision Pro takes you on an immersive dive with tiger sharks eating lunch.
https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/13/apple-vision-pro-takes-you-on-an-immersive-dive-with-tiger-sharks-eating-lunch/
Apple Vision Pro apps get a 5G boost with visionOS 2.2.
https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/11/apple-vision-pro-apps-get-a-5g-boost-with-visionos-2-2/.
Accessories.
Apple now selling medical expert-designed Vision Pro accessory that solves top user complaint.
https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/12/apple-now-selling-medical-expert-designed-vision-pro-accessory-that-solves-top-user-complaint/
Apple Vision Pro gets more comfortable with Kontor Head Strap.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/12/apple-vision-pro-gets-more-comfortable-with-kontor-head-strap?utm_medium=rss.
Apple Begins Selling New Vision Pro Carry Sling and Exclusive Charging Accessories.
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/13/apple-store-new-vision-pro-case/
Competition.
Google and Samsung's new headset takes on Vision Pro.
https://www.cultofmac.com/news/google-and-samsung-android-xr-headset
Samsung knocks off Apple Vision Pro with 'Project Moohan' Android XR headset
https://macdailynews.com/2024/12/12/samsung-knocks-off-apple-vision-pro-with-project-moohan-android-xr-headset/
This Vision Pro clone from Samsung and Google is good news for Apple users
https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/12/vision-pro-clone-from-samsung-and-google-good-news-for-apple/
Google wants to sell those Project Astra AR glasses some day, but it won't be today
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/12/google-wants-to-sell-those-project-astra-ar-glasses-some-day-but-it-wont-be-today/
Google Debuts Android XR Operating System for Mixed Reality Headsets and Smart Glasses
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/12/google-android-xr-operating-system/
Google lays out its vision for an Android XR ecosystem
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/google-lays-out-its-vision-for-an-android-xr-ecosystem-160001103.html?src=rss
Tom’s Guide - Samsung XR headset unveiled along with Android's new platform — meet the Apple Vision Pro killer
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/samsung-headset-confirmed-as-google-unveils-new-android-xr-platform
Awards
Via Cletus - Popular Science - The 50 greatest innovations of 2024 The 37th annual Best of What's New awards.
https://www.popsci.com/technology/best-of-whats-new-2024/
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 & Apple Vision Pro is the gadget of the year on the Applelnsider Podcast
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/12/13/apple-intelligence-in-ios-182-apple-vision-pro-is-the-gadget-of-the-year-on-the-appleinsider-podcast?utm_medium=rss
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NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
I Am Cat - Cat Life Simulator
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/i-am-cat-cat-life-simulatort/id6503200399
Xaia - personal therapist
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xaia/id6476053805
Play’A an interesting video player, early in development, some good 360 degree videos. Resist the temptation to try to increase the resolution higher than 4K. Worth playing with, but I still prefer Moon Player and Infuse as my daily use players.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/playa/id1487295703
Marty's Spatial video embedded in website to test Safari capabilities.https://www.thepodtalk.net/spatial.html
ThePodTalk.net
1 hr 17 min
December 10, 2024 Can Sony come over and play?
Eric and Marty speak about Sony PlayStation working with Apple to create hand controllers for Apple Vision Pro and we speak about the rumors of inclusion of modems in Vision Pro and other devices.
NEWS
Vision Pro could soon offer gaming fun with Sony VR hand controllers
Apple has reportedly approached Sony to partner on Apple Vision Pro controllers
Vision Pro Might Soon Support PlayStation VR2 Controllers
Apple reportedly collaborating with Sony to bolster VR gaming on Vision Pro
While a new rumor claims that Apple & Sony are working to bring PlayStation's VR2 controllers to Vision Pro, could there be more on the horizon?
Apple hopes to save Vision Pro with a fresh gaming strategy
Apple Vision Pro has completely changed how Porsche unveils sports cars in two ways
Tim Cook defends Vision Pro's sales performance with three words
Stevie Wonder demoed the Apple Vision Pro, according to CEO Tim Cook: "It's always great to get feedback from Stevie"
Apple wants to cram sensors for everything into Apple Vision Pro
Rumors
Apple is reportedly exploring cellular connectivity for Vision Pro, and that's a great thing
Future Apple Vision Pro Could Have 5G Modem
Apple's custom modems could put 5G in Macs and Vision Pro
Betas and new OS
2.2 (Release Candidate #2) - Monday visionOS 2.2 (22N841)
visionOS 2.2 Adds Support for Watching Five Sports Games MLB/MLS 5 games at once with multiview
Entertainment
Apple Original Films' 'Fly Me to the Moon, starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, now
streaming on Apple TV+
New Immersive diving video appears this Friday
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Reviews
Analysis: Apple Vision Pro sells well, but needs more content faster
App news
Best Apple Vision Pro apps
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Niantic's Hello, Dot Arrives On Apple Vision Pro
Hello Dot Review
Holowisp Lab - Tree decorator
Piano Pro + virtual keyboard - sounds good, interesting attempt, perhaps not really usable yet. Better in good light.
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1 hr 4 min
December 10, 2024 Vision ProFocus: 10 things you should do with your new Apple Vision Pro
Chuck Joiner from MacVoices joins Eric and Marty to discuss the ten things you should do with your new Apple Vision Pro.
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1 hr 1 min
December 03, 2024 Patents tell it all
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

https://annapro.com/products/comfort-head-strap-2-for-apple-vision-pro
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
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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

1 hr 2 min
November 26, 2024 Concert for One . . . really close person
Marty and Eric talk about patents, VR versions of celebrities, great new apps, and a concert in your personal space.
On Thursday, the U.S. Patent Office published the largest dump of Apple documents.
Vision Pro related patents in a single day
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2024/11...
The best VR headsets for 2024
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/best-v...
A step Into the Future, How Apple Is Reimagining Retail with Vision Pro
https://www.edgemiddleeast.com/apple/...
Stories
Vision Pro's viral Lapz app put on hold after F1 complaint
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/2...
"765874 Unification": How William Shatner returns as Star Trek's Captain Kirk on Apple Vision Pro
https://www.redsharknews.com/765874-u...
Otoy explores Captain Kirk's afterlife with new short film "765874: Unification" and Apple Vision Pro app
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Otoy-ex...
Caviar Launches Oracle As Its Bespoke $30,000 Apple Vision Pro Series
https://news.dupontregistry.com/the-l...
Apple didn't want to admit that the Vision Pro is difficult to wear
https://www.phonearena.com/ar-vr/news...
A step Into the Future, How Apple Is Reimagining Retail with Vision Pro
https://www.edgemiddleeast.com/apple/...
Vision Pro could change photography forever, and team at Apple says iPhone users should begin preparing now
https://www.gbnews.com/tech/apple-vis...
Reimagine Work From Home With A Rolling Desk & Shoulder Bag For Vision Pro Or Quest
https://www.uploadvr.com/rolling-desk...
MuppetVision 3-D's Future: Potential Disney Park Venues and Apple Vision Pro Immersive Experience
https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/...
Apple Vision Pro Black Paint Project in USEYA ADVANCED INDUSTRY (YouTube Video)
• Apple Vision Pro Black Paint Project ...
Reviews
Apple Vision Pro's ultra-wide Mac display mirroring is the killer app spatial computing needs
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/...
I'm skeptical iPhone Flip will be a success — and the Vision Pro proves it
https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/ipho...
Use Cases
Real Madrid In Negotiations With Apple To Create AR Glasses For Immersive Matchday Experience
https://www.si.com/onsi/soccer/real-m...
Competition
Microsoft announces Windows 11 integration with Meta Quest headsets that will let you easily stream your PC
inside VR
https://www.windowscentral.com/softwa...
Meta thinks its Orion augmented reality glasses can be the AirPods of AR
https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/19/meta-t...
Meta Orion outshines Apple Vision Pro as next-gen tech breakthrough
https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20241...
App news -
Niantic's Hello, Dot Arrives On Apple Vision Pro
https://www.uploadvr.com/niantics-hel...
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
HaloSphere
Annual Subscription $119.99 Monthly Subscription $10.99
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/halosph...
https://halosphere.ca/
Story: Spatial Storytelling
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/story-s...
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ThePodtalk.net
1 hr 3 min
November 19, 2024 Everybody's working for The Weeknd
Marty, Eric, and Daniel talk about the new immersive video by The Weeknd and new versions of Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve that are equipped to edit spatial video.
Marty Gets a Belkin headstrap
Apple debuts The Weeknd: Open Hearts, the first-of-its-kind immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro
Apple Releases First-of-Its-Kind Immersive Music Experience for Vision Pro Feat. The Weeknd
NEWS
Apple Vision Pro weekend viewing: 'currents' on Vimeo
Apple Vision Pro needs something bigger than a software update
Channel 4 launches Vision Pro streaming app with a Taskmaster environment
Betas and new OS
Developer beta VisionOS 2.2.3 released today
Stories
Guide for demoing the Apple Vision Pro
Fitting light seals
Apple Immersive 'Concert for One' arrives next week on Vision Pro
Coming soon to Apple Vision Pro: mixed reality hit game 'Little Cities: Diorama'
What do you capture in spatial video…
A 2 hour long interview with my 96yr old grandma with a family member translating. We used one of those games with a ton of interesting questions to learn about her life.
Reviews
Apple Vision Pro proves best home theater as 2024 top grossing films arrive in 3D
The Macalope
Apple is doomed because no one wants to wait for anything : Patience is a virtual reality.
The Apple Vision Pro Is One of the Worst Headsets for Gaming
App news - Final Cut 11 and Davinci Resolve 19.1
Final Cut Pro update with Spatial Editing
Final Cut Pro 11 touts Al-powered features for the Mac
Apple's Al-infused Final Cut Pro 11 is now available
Final Cut Pro 11 Has Apple Intelligence's Image Clean Up, But For Videos
DaVinci Resolve 19.1 with spatial video editing support now available on the Mac App Store
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Seasons: Immersive Weather - see the weather inside snowflakes or wind-blown leaves ( 3 day trial )
In-App Purchases:Pay Annually $24.99, Pay Permanent $49.99, Pay Seasonly $8.99, Pay Monthly $3.99
Spatial audio soundscapes one free sound to try it out. Place sounds around your environment.
Annual Subscription $19.99, Monthly Subscription $3.99, H2O $3.99, Alliage $3.99, Lifetime $99.99, Unlimited Access $3.99
Vimeo - spatial videos - a way to upload and share spatial videos on social media. New video edited in Final Cut Pro and uploaded to vimeo, worked much better than my first attempt
Mastodon post which then plays in vimeo.
Mac Virtual Display example. Zoom in on the image to see the level of detail in the new display.
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ThePodtalk.net
1 hr 3 min
November 12, 2024 A swivel chair for ultrawide
Marty and Eric discuss their experiences with the new ultrawide option in Mac Virtual Display and Marty's experiences with new Zeiss optical inserts.

NEWS
Betas
Nothing new today - visionOS 2.2 adds new Wide and Ultrawide settings for Mac Virtual Display, more

Forecast & Rumors
Gurman: Apple Vision Pro 2 on track for release between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Apple Vision Pro 2 With M5 Chip May Not Launch Until 2026
Upcoming M5 Vision Pro creates a unique dilemma for Apple
Apple Smart Glasses Still "At Least" Five Years Away

Productivity
New Apple Vision Pro study reveals promising performance in radiology

Reviews
9to5Mac Overtime 033: M4 Mac mini and visionOS 2.2 beta

Competition
HTC Vive Focus Vision review: A premium VR headset with average performance

Accessories
From the VisionPro community on Reddit: Vision Pro x Mac Mini
Belkin Launches New Travel Bag for Apple Vision Pro
Apple Watch & Apple Vision Pro fabrics may get embedded medical sensors

NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Callsheet
Perspectives: To do list
Screenlit

Eric’s portable power supply M18™ TOP-OFF™ 175W POWER SUPPLY (2846-20) + Quick View

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1 hr 3 min
November 05, 2024 The 2.2 ultrawide episode
It's here (in beta), Mac Virtual Display in ultrawide. David Ginsburg of "In Touch With iOS" joins Eric, Daniel, and Marty to discuss the ultrawide display, Vision Pro release in two new countries, and some exciting new apps.
NEWS
Betas and new OS
visionOS 2.2 Developer Beta Adds Wide and Ultrawide Modes to Mac Virtual Display
visionOS 2.2 adds new Wide and Ultrawide settings for Mac Virtual Display, more
Apple announces Vision Pro international expansion in two more countries
Apple Vision Pro to launch in South Korea and UAE this November
Apple Announces Vision Pro Launching in Two More Countries Next Month
10 Fortune Global 500 Companies That Have Launched A Vision Pro App
Proton VPN Launches Native Apple TV App, Adds Vision Pro Support
Backgammon Added To Game Room On Apple Vision Pro
Competition
Samsung confirms its Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 rival is coming in 2025 — what we know
Accessories
Apple will soon be selling a top head strap for Apple Vision Pro’s Solo Knit band
Forecast & Rumors
Kuo: Cheaper 'Apple Vision' headset delayed beyond 2027
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Day Ahead
Camo Studio
Camo in the App Store
Vimeo for VP and Spatial Station discussion
Spatialcut Video
Reminder
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David Ginsburg - In Touch With iOS

VisionProfiles.net
1 hr 14 min
October 29, 2024 The sky is falling, not
Marty and Eric spend time discussing the clickbait doom and gloom articles on the demise of the Vision Pro and the new Vimeo app designed for spatial video.
NEWS
Tim Cook has surprising definitions of 'success' for Apple Intelligence and Vision Pro
The Sky is Falling
Report: Apple May Stop Producing Vision Pro by the End of 2024
Vision Pro reaches expected production target as Apple shifts supply chain focus
Apple severely cuts Vision Pro production, and may stop it completely very soon
Apple could soon end production of Vision Pro headset
Vision Pro Bites Dog
Is Apple Vision Pro a 'first year flop' or tomorrow, today?
Apple Vision Pro guest mode may soon be controlled via iPhone
Apple Bringing Spatial Photo and Video Support to Safari for Vision Pro Users
Spatial content shot for Apple Vision Pro will soon be viewable in Safari
It's about to get a lot easier to share spatial photos and videos for Vision Pro
Betas and new OS
visionOS 2.1 brings stability & bug fixes to Apple Vision Pro
R & D
Apple presses on with headset that's an iPhone on your face
Use Cases
CAE showcases new pilot training solution for Apple Vision Pro
Cisco announces Cisco Spatial Meetings for Apple Vision Pro
Cisco brings Spatial Meetings to Apple Vision Pro with native Webex app
Vimeo brings spatial video sharing to everyone with new Apple Vision Pro app
Vimeo Releases Vision Pro App With Spatial Video Support After YouTube Shuns Apple's Headset
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Vimeo for VP
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47 min
October 22, 2024 The eyesight challenge and a surprise Release Candidate
Marty and Eric are joined by storm-returning Daniel Burkholder to cover new Vision Pro stories and apps.
NEWS
Medical
Primescan 2 and Apple Vision Pro
AR Heart Slices with ECHO Overlays
EyeSight may be weird, but it's a step toward solving a key Vision Pro problem
Betas and new OS
Apple Seeds 6th Beta; visionOs 2.1.6 to Developers
Sixth visionOS 2.1 developer beta arrives days after the fifth
Developer notes:
NO mac virtual display!!!!!
Apple Seeds visionOS 2.1 and tvOS 18.1 Release Candidates
Stories
Vision Pro 'Crackgate' is real, and it's still happening - Take it from me
Renewals
Apple TV+ hit series 'Bad Monkey, starring Vince Vaughn, has a three-season plan
Rumors
Shocking: Apple Vision Pro 2 Reportedly 'Cancelled'
Competition
Meta Quest 3 vs. Meta Quest 3S: What's the Difference?
Meta Quest 3S vs Meta Quest 3: The Biggest Differences
Engadget review recap: Budget-friendly gadgets that are good
App news
Lapz App Lets You Watch Formula 1 Races on Apple Vision Pro
Infuse video player updated with new design and Vision Pro app
NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONING
Skydrifter 3.99 for unlimited lives
Spatial Reminders
Cup Toss Challenge
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1 hr 11 min

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Join Marty Jencius and Eric Bolden on 'Vision ProFiles,' a podcast featuring a rotating cast and special guests as we explore Apple Vision Pro. Each episode features user stories, VisionOS updates,…