Vision ProFiles

Eric, Dave, and Marty talk about Retrocade and other great stories

BETA 

visionOS26.3 RC

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26_3-release-notes 

NEWS

Patents

Apple Patent Reveals Split‑Cadence Eye Tracking for Low‑Power AR Glasses

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2019735935169315055

Apple Reinvents Eye Tracking With Laser‑Based SMI Technology

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2018780751077196106

Retrocade

Resolution Games launches Apple Vision Pro game Retrocade on Apple Arcade | interview

https://gamesbeat.com/resolution-games-launches-apple-vision-pro-game-retrocade-on-apple-arcade-interview/

How to turn an Apple Vision Pro into a retro videogame arcade

https://www.ped30.com/2026/02/07/apple-vision-pro-retrocade/ 

Retrocade turns the Vision Pro into a convincing virtual arcade

https://www.multicore.blog/p/retrocade-turns-the-vision-pro-into 

Apple’s Vision Pro Could Not Provide Me the (Fake) Arcade of My Dreams

https://gizmodo.com/apples-vision-pro-could-not-provide-me-the-fake-arcade-of-my-dreams-2000717554

Retrocade Transforms Apple Vision Pro into a Living 80s Arcade

https://www.techeblog.com/retrocade-apple-vision-pro-app-80s-arcade/

Lakers Game game#2 experience? 

https://lakersnation.com/apple-immersive-lakers-courtside-spectrum-front-row-vision-pro/

Application - Archeology

The Apple Vision Pro: Useful Mixed/Augmented Reality (MR/AR) Headset for Archaeology or Not Quite There Yet?

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-archaeological-practice/article/apple-vision-pro-useful-mixedaugmented-reality-mrar-headset-for-archaeology-or-not-quite-there-yet/250167C7C28A7CC4D6A1CBA1FFA30F50

PSVR2 ControllersIs Apple no longer selling the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller for the Vision Pro?
https://appleworld.today/2026/02/is-apple-no-longer-selling-the-playstation-vr2-sense-controller-for-the-vision-pro/

Glasses Again

Next-gen Vision Pro: Is the future of Apple’s visionOS tech actually smart glasses?

https://www.stuff.tv/features/next-gen-apple-vision-glasses/

Etsy EyecoversFor $8, This Changes Everything

https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleVisionPro/comments/1qyu1w9/for_8_this_changes_everything/

Link to Etsy produced covers
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4439299259/anti-sleep-cap-for-apple-vision-pro-3d 

Geography app

I built a 3D geography app for Vision Pro – almost nobody uses it. What am I doing wrong?

https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleVisionPro/comments/1qzdq4w/i_built_a_3d_geography_app_for_vision_pro_almost/ 

Yacko Sings the Countries (for Eric)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1508wboZXk 

Waddle news

What are your thoughts about this, am I thinking wrong?

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1qzeazr/what_are_your_thoughts_about_this_am_i_thinking

Smash Bros

I didn't expect this to work...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50K_Z7lTGzw

Smart Glasses

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses, and they can easily replace my living room TV
https://www.zdnet.com/article/rayneo-air-4-pro-hdr10-smart-glasses-ces/

APPS

Retrocade
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retrocade/id6746784702

Hand Physics Lab 10$

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hand-physics-lab/id6752609486

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The whole VPF gang has gone dog wild this week with immersive videos

NEWS

2 year anniversary

Apple Vision Pro Launched Two Years Ago Today

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/02/apple-vision-pro-launched-two-years-ago

Apple Vision Pro Launched Two Years Ago Today

https://appleday.org/apple-vision-pro-launched-two-years-ago

Cancer detection

Rush Tests Apple Vision Pro for Colon Cancer Detection

https://hoodline.com/2026/01/rush-docs-strap-on-apple-goggles-in-high-tech-colon-cancer-hunt/

Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/rush-medical-center-tests-apple-vision-pro-help-detect-colon-cancer

Patents

This week Apple filed for a Series of new Trademarks and Won Several Design Patents

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2017651333512499702

Apple invents a new Rendering Architecture for Vision Pro that Boosts Effective Resolution 

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2017283455789502975

Apple Patent Reveals Flexible Electronic Bridge System for possible Future Modular AR Glasses

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2016859264195895497

Dog-u-Series

Vision Pro goes to the dogs
https://sixcolors.com/link/2026/01/vision-pro-goes-to-the-dogs/

Immersive Dog Show Series ‘Top Dogs’ Premieres on Apple Vision Pro

https://www.macstories.net/news/immersive-dog-show-series-top-dogs-premieres-on-apple-vision-pro

Reviews

Apple Vision Pro: the 2026 review

https://www.multicore.blog/p/apple-vision-pro-2026-review-m2

Samsung Galaxy XR review: A great Vision Pro alternative, but for whom?

https://mashable.com/review/galaxy-xr-headset

Tony Fadell Slams 'AI-First' Hype, Calls Apple Vision Pro an 'Abject Failure'

https://www.iclarified.com/99779/tony-fadell-slams-aifirst-hype-calls-apple-vision-pro-an-abject-failure-video

AVP Gaming

Apple Vision Pro Is A Sleeping Gaming Beast

https://gameinformer.com/opinion/2026/01/27/apple-vision-pro-is-a-sleeping-gaming-beast

Video Production

High-Quality Apple Immersive Video Encoding with Compressor (AIVU Workflow)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz9KYhaaPVE

APPS

Papa’s Ball and Tee
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/papas-ball-and-tee/id6757321188

AirDraw - Finger Paint
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/airdraw-finger-paint/id6477749286

AirDraw: Slick 3D drawing for Vision Pro
https://jnack.com/blog/2026/01/28/airdraw-slick-3d-drawing-for-vision-pro/ 

Retrocade expected February 5
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retrocade/id6746784702

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Dave, Marty, and Eric speak about some exciting new patents, top software for team productivity, and some celestial apps.

BETA

visionOS 26.3 Beta 3 Release Notes
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26_3-release-notes 

NEWS

Apple Vision Pro Powers New Wave of Immersive Education

https://www.newswise.com/articles/apple-vision-pro-powers-new-wave-of-immersive-education 

Apple Vision Pro + GeForce Now = Enjoying my flight delay

https://www.reddit.com/r/GeForceNOW/comments/1qlo12g/apple_vision_pro_geforce_now_enjoying_my_flight/

Patents

A Future Version of Vision Pro could Auto Fit your Eyes without Digging into your Nose

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2015046583562473558

Apple Patent Reveals Motorized Facial Interface for Next‑Gen Vision Pro Headset

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2014738952427864113 

Apple is Developing an Ultra-Thin Geometric-Phase Lens System to Improve Display Uniformity

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2014004698530164856 

Apple Patents Retinal 'Hot Corner' Triggers to Bring Always-On Gaze Gestures to Future AR Glasses

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2013643960456225064 

Speculation

Forget Vision Pro: 2026 Apple Glasses Are Sleeker, Cheaper, and Designed for Everyone

Forget Vision Pro: 2026 Apple Glasses Are Sleeker, Cheaper, and Designed for Everyone 

EntertainmentApple Shares Trailer for 'Top Dogs' Immersive Docuseries on Vision Pro
https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/22/apple-shares-trailer-for-new-top-dogs-immersive-doguseries-coming-to-vision-pro/ 

Essay

10 Best Vision Pro 3 Spatial Canvas Productivity Tools for Remote Teams
https://www.downgraf.com/advice/10-best-vision-pro-3-spatial-canvas-productivity-tools-for-remote-teams/ 

APPS

Caelum: Spatial Planetarium
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/caelum-spatial-planetarium/id6757993013 

Theater: Cinema & Events

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/theater-cinema-events/id6502666560 

WAI-000 the best immersive experience ever on Theater app
https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1qmwvya/wai000_the_best_immersive_experience_ever_on 

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Marty, Dave, and Eric talk about some new immersive releases including K-Pop and some great apps

Live NBA

The Vision Pro Slam Dunk

https://spyglass.org/vision-pro-nba-game-vr/

Immersive Lakers Game Now Widely Available on Apple Vision Pro

https://www.macstories.net/news/immersive-lakers-game-now-widely-available-on-apple-vision-pro/ 

Apple Vision Pro Courtside NBA Test Delivers Mixed Thrill

https://www.findarticles.com/apple-vision-pro-courtside-nba-test-delivers-mixed-thrill/

I tried Apple's most ambitious Vision Pro feature yet, and it let me down in the best way

https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-vision-pro-nba-lakers-immersive/ 

Update your NBA App to 1.6.5

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1qetq3k/update_your_nba_app_to_165/ 

Patents

Beyond Face ID, Apple Pursues FMCW Lidar for Ultra‑Secure, Spoof‑Resistant Eye Identification
https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2012905992137367641 

Apple Vision Pro could gain an Apple Pencil-like controller
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/01/11/vision-pro-could-gain-an-apple-pencil-like-controller 

Apple Pencil Vision Pro Support Could Transform Computing
https://apple.gadgethacks.com/news/apple-pencil-vision-pro-support-could-transform-computing/ 

Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing Launches 2026 F1 Car Using Apple Vision Pro Headsets

https://www.redmondpie.com/red-bull-racing-launches-2026-f1-car-using-apple-vision-pro-headsets/

CORTIS

CORTIS Debuts 'GO!' on Apple Vision Pro

https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/01/16/4CQNI5JJ5NGXDGDLKNL4JKQLJQ/ 

CORTIS Immersive is not good

https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleVisionPro/comments/1qfh8dj/cortis_immersive_is_not_good/

Arcade Games

Apple Vision Pro owners will get a great assortment of classic arcade games in VR soon
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/01/14/apple-vision-pro-owners-will-get-a-great-assortment-of-classic-arcade-games-in-vr-soon 

Primary: News in Depth
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/primary-news-in-depth/id6751006185

Today we launched Primary: News in Depth 

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1qcppjn/today_we_launched_primary_news_in_depth/ 

Tubular Pro
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tubular-pro/id6742420581 Tubular Pro 2.0 is now in TestFlight! Here are the details and the link to join!
https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1qggb5v/tubular_pro_20_is_now_in_testflight_here_are_the/
Spatial Film

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spatial-film/id6670564820

Sceno

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sceno/id6480318982

Mulan 2125
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mulan-2125/id6747658557

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Dave, Marty, and Eric speak about this week’s news with the Apple Vision Pro  and a love for live-streamed NBA game.

BETAApple Seeds Second Betas of watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 to Developers 

https://www.iclarified.com/99598/apple-seeds-second-betas-of-watchos-263-tvos-263-and-visionos-263-to-developers-download 

Release notes
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26_3-release-notes 

NEWS

PatentsPatently Apple on X: "Apple Patent Reveals Multi-Pivot Hinge Design for AR Glasses that solves Cable R

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2009001378396704890 

Patently Apple on X: "Apple Wins Patent for Advanced Gaze Behavior Detection for Next-Gen XR Using

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2008568459702223073 

Personas (non-grata)

Vision Pro Persona: What It Is, How to Set It Up, and How It's Evolved in visionOS - AppleMagazine

https://applemagazine.com/vision-pro-persona/ 

Immersive education

Apple Vision Pro Powers New Wave of Immersive Education

https://ece.gatech.edu/news/2026/01/apple-vision-pro-powers-new-wave-immersive-education 

Brush up that resume

600 - Jobs - Careers at Apple

https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/search?search=vision+pro 

XR is Better

I tried the Samsung Galaxy XR mixed-reality headset at CES 2026. It's way better than Apple Vision Pro | Ter

https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/samsung-galaxy-xr-headset-ces-2026-hands-on-10468561/ 

You don’t get me

Apple: You (Still) Don't Understand the Vision Pro - Stratechery by Ben Thompson

https://stratechery.com/2026/apple-you-still-dont-understand-the-vision-pro/ 

Live NBA

Forget the $10,000 Lakers Seats. All You Need Is a $3,499 Apple Vision Pro - CNET

https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/nba-lakers-games-spectrum-front-row-apple-vision-pro/ 

Thoughts On The Lakers First Apple Vision Pro Immersive Live Broadcast

https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/nba-lakers-games-spectrum-front-row-apple-vision-pro/ 

NBA Announces Full Schedule for Immersive Lakers Games on Apple Vision Pro

https://www.roadtovr.com/lakers-nba-schedule-apple-vision-pro-2026/ 

When and how to watch Lakers games in Apple Immersive format on Vision Pro

https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-vision-pro/tips/when-and-how-to-watch-lakers-games-in-apple-immersive-format-on-vision-pro 

Vision Pro NBA Games: The Technical Architecture Behind Apple Immersive Basketball - 

https://applemagazine.com/vision-pro-nba-games/ 

What it’s like to watch an NBA game courtside in Apple Vision Pro

https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/12/what-its-like-to-watch-an-nba-game-courtside-in-apple-vision-pro/ 

App

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nba-live-games-scores/id484672289?platform=vision

APPS

Our Favorite Quest, PC VR, PS VR2 & Apple Vision Pro Games Of 2025

https://www.uploadvr.com/best-quest-pcvr-psvr2-apple-vision-pro-games-2025/ 

Waddle

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waddle-street-view-explorer/id6756785659

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We cover the unsubstantiated (clickbait) stories about how the Vision Pro is supposedly ‘dead’, and then talk about our 2025 AVP reflections and future.

NEWS

Analysts need Apple Vision Pro to be a flop, whether Apple considers it one or not
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/01/01/analysts-need-apple-vision-pro-to-be-a-flop-whether-apple-considers-it-one-or-not

Almost No One is Buying Apple's Vision Pro Headset 

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/almost-no-one-buying-apples-vision-pro-headset

Apple Slashes Vision Pro Production, Amid Poor Holiday Sales
https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-slashes-vision-pro-production-amid-poor-holiday-sales 

Apple Vision Pro Sales Plunge 95% as Production Halts
https://virtual.reality.news/news/apple-vision-pro-sales-plunge-95-as-production-halts/ 

Patents

Apple’s New Smartglasses Patent Solves a Problem Meta and Others Haven’t

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2006032604122751342

New Apple Patent Pushes Photorealistic XR Personas Beyond Vision Pro’s Capabilities

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2005338488984780938 

Live NBA

How to watch Lakers NBA games in Apple Immersive on Apple Vision Pro 

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/05/los-angeles-lakers-vision-pro/

PREVIEW: Los Angeles Lakers games on Spectrum Front Row

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/s/iCzLa5fwj6

End of Year thoughts

1. visionOS as a Maturing Platform

• Looking across the year, where did visionOS most clearly mature—and where did it still feel unfinished or compromised?
• Does visionOS now feel like it has its own spatial identity, or does it still feel like iOS and macOS stretched into 3D space?

2. Interaction & Apple Intelligence

• Have eye tracking and hand gestures become second nature for you, or do you still feel like you’re adapting yourself to the system?
• Is Apple Intelligence foundational to Vision Pro’s future, or does the platform succeed or fail largely without it?

3. Hardware Futures: Comfort, Cost, and Direction

• If Apple could fix only one thing next—comfort, weight, price, or battery—which would most change your real-world use?
• Do rumors of multiple Vision Pro models clarify Apple’s roadmap, or do they suggest uncertainty about who this product is really for?

4. Immersive Media as the Anchor Experience

• What immersive experience this year most convincingly answered the question, “Why does Vision Pro exist?”
• Is immersive media enough to carry the platform forward, or does Vision Pro still need a broader “everyday” purpose?

5. Beyond Entertainment: Work, Learning, and Serious Use

• Where have we seen the most credible real-world work or professional use of Vision Pro this year?
• What’s the biggest gap between what Vision Pro can technically do and what people are actually ready to do with it?

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Marty, Eric, Dave, and Daniel speak about a new method for creating 3D environments out of 2D photos as well as other AVP news.

An Apple patent suggests a future version of Vision Pro may gain Real-Time Gaze Calibration

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2002411467996315748

Chinese streamer uses helium balloon to reduce Vision Pro wearing weight in half

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1poqyyl/chinese_streamer_uses_helium_balloon_to_reduce/ 

Sharp Monocular View Synthesis in Less Than a Second

https://apple.github.io/ml-sharp/

Apple's new imaging technology finally makes the Vision Pro make sense

https://www.t3.com/tech/vr/apples-new-imaging-technology-finally-makes-the-vision-pro-make-sense 

Apple introduces SHARP, a model that generates a photorealistic 3D Gaussian representation from a single image in seconds.

https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1poy0lb/apple_introduces_sharp_a_model_that_generates_a/ 

SHARP Gaussian Splatting Tutorial: Full End-to-End Workflow

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/s/H1jmgCCq7N 

How the Apple Vision Pro has improved this year

https://www.stuff.tv/features/how-the-apple-vision-pro-has-improved-this-year/ 

Apple Vision Pro (M5) Review: More Power, Better Fit, Same $3,500 Reality

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/apple-vision-pro-m5 

LOGITECH MUSE REVIEW: A GAME-CHANGER FOR APPLE VISION PRO CREATIVITY

https://www.digitalreviews.net/reviews/pc/logitech-muse-review-apple-vision-pro-digital-pencil/ 

Raven.vision - Apps for Vision Pro/Muse

https://raven.vision/apps?date=all&apps=visiononly

Galaxy XR Teardown: Is This the $1800 Vision Pro Killer?

https://www.ifixit.com/News/115196/galaxy-xr-teardown-is-this-the-1800-vision-pro-killer 

Apple Vision Pro vs LG OLED: Here's what happened when I replaced my $3,400 TV with Apple's $3,500 headset

https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/apple-vision-pro-vs-lg-oled-heres-what-happened-when-i-replaced-my-usd3-400-tv-with-apples-usd3-500-headset 

visionOS 26.2 Improves Apple Vision Pro's Tracking In Cars & Buses

https://www.uploadvr.com/visionos-26-2-apple-vision-pro-tracking-cars-buses/ 

APPLE VISION PRO M5: HOW TUNGSTEN, KNIT, AND SILICON FINALLY MAKE SPATIAL COMPUTING LIVABLE

https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/12/15/apple-vision-pro-m5-how-tungsten-knit-and-silicon-finally-make-spatial-computing-livable/ 

Galaxy XR vs Vision Pro: Which Feels More Human? (w/ Hugh Hou)

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1pofj8h/galaxy_xr_vs_vision_pro_which_feels_more_human_w/ 

With Apple's help, storytellers are figuring out Vision Pro

https://www.fastcompany.com/91461534/apple-vision-pro-immersive-video 

Gravitas Dream: Create books about your pets (Apple Vision Pro)

https://www.reddit.com/r/augmentedreality/comments/1pocj6m/gravitas_dream_create_books_about_your_pets_apple/ 

APPS 

Finalist
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/finalist-daily-planner/id6447014685 

https://www.finalist.works/ 

‎LifeHUD App - App Store 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lifehud/id6736372963

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Eric, Dave and Marty breakdown the latest VisionOS beta and some really intriguing patents showing directions Apple could go. Dave never had a hamster or a guinea pig. 

visionOS 26.3 Beta Release Notes 

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26_3-release-notes 

Apple Releases First watchOS 26.3, tvoS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-first-watchos-26-3-tvos-26-3-and-visionos-26-3-betas.2474753/

visionOS 26.2 Now Available for Apple Vision Pro Users

https://www.macobserver.com/news/visionos-26-2-now-available-for-apple-vision-pro-users/ 

Minor bug fix update for Apple Vision Pro arrives with visionOS 26.2

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/12/12/minor-bug-fix-update-for-apple-vision-pro-arrives-with-visionos-262

Is Red Bull's "Immersive" Apple Vision Pro Ski Movie The Future of Action Sports?

https://www.powder.com/news/world-of-red-bull-apple-vision-pro-ski-movie 

Apple Eyes Room-Aware Audio With New Patent Filing

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2000265846925697290

Patent: Next-Gen Apple HMD Design Targets Comfort and Customization

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999503955785572486 

Apple Introduces Next-Gen Gaze Tracking for Future Vision Pro and Smartglasses

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999932661108801855 

Apple Patent Expands Breath\ Tracking into AR/VR Interfaces

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999865437509595198 

Reinforced Fit: Apple's reveals Modular, Multi-Axis Band Architecture for next-gen Vision Pro

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999476174280376735 

High-End Hybrid Sensor Approach could Redefine Apple'svGaming Input Strategy

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999140661744779334 

Grip Aware Pose: Apple's Patent uses Hand Skeletons to Track Hidden Controllers

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1999163040906748278 

The AR Glasses Race: Meta Ray-Ban at $299 vs Apple Vision Pro at $3,499 — Who Wins the Next Computing Platform?

https://fourweekmba.com/the-ar-glasses-race-meta-ray-ban-at-299-vs-apple-vision-pro-at-3499-who-wins-the-next-computing-platform 

Vision Pro M5 vs. Meta Quest 3S: Two Very Different Takes on Mixed Reality

https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/vision-pro-m5-vs-meta-quest-3s/

Vision Pro 2 rumors: is the future of Apple's visionOS tech actually smart glasses?

https://www.stuff.tv/features/apple-vision-pro-2/ 

Review: Samsung Galaxy XR

https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-xr/

Samsung Galaxy XR is getting 3 massive upgrades — Apple Vision Pro should be sweating

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/3-new-upgrades-are-coming-to-samsung-galaxy-xr-including-one-of-the-vision-pros-best-features

Can Apple's Vision Pro Turn the Office Into a Metaverse? - A New Reality for Productivity and Presence

https://www.prnewsblog.com/tech/24709/can-apples-vision-pro-turn-the-office-into-a-metaverse-a-new-reality-for-productivity-and-presence/ 

Galaxy XR version of personas
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qW-HaCNuCzA

Gravitas Threads: Exploring Reddit as a spatial museum in XR (Vision Pro app) Al + Physics Recommendation Engine

https://www.reddit.com/r/AR_MR_XR/comments/1pn2f72/gravitas_threads_exploring_reddit_as_a_spatial/ 

APPS 

Sunglasses - Night Mode

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sunglasses-night-mode/id6756418533 

Glassbreakers - good use of control options using different fingers or positions

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/glassbreakers/id6596780523

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Marty, Dave, Eric, and Daniel sort the rumor of a black AVP, tools for creating spatial video, and maybe Netflix on AVP.

VisionOS 26.2 RC

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26_2-release-notes 

New Immersive Video

The World of Red Bull

https://tv.apple.com/us/show/world-of-red-bull/umc.cmc.h96ns9ovu03p34i6bnodn3h6 

Legs of Steel Crew video on the shoot
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=845919234692119 

Winners of App and Game of the yearExplore POV

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/explore-pov/id6479555991

Porta Nuba
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/porta-nubi-immersive-puzzles/id6503628155 

Back in Black

More All-Black Vision Pro Prototype Parts Surface Online

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/more-all-black-vision-pro-prototype-parts-surface-online.2474341/ 

New startup competition

Ex Apple Engineer’s New Startup Claims to Beat Vision Pro in Speed

https://www.macobserver.com/news/ex-apple-engineers-new-startup-claims-to-beat-vision-pro-in-speed/ 

Lakers in 3D!!!!

Apple Immersive to stream select Lakers games on Vision Pro

https://www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/12/04/apple-immersive-to-broadcast-select-lakers-games

Steam Frame

Confirmed: Steam Frame will lack this Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest feature at launch — Valve says it's 'on our list'

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/confirmed-steam-frame-will-lack-this-apple-vision-pro-and-meta-quest-feature-at-launch-valve-says-its-on-our-list 

Bad Medicine 

Assessing the Feasibility of Using Apple Vision Pro While Performing Medical Precision Tasks: Controlled User Study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41340843/

 Video creation trainings

Apple Vision Pro Strategy For Immersive Video Production: Live Sports, Static Foveation, And Monetization Challenges

https://www.cined.com/apple-vision-pro-strategy-for-immersive-video-production-live-sports-static-foveation-and-monetization-challenges/

Create stories with immersive video and audio | Meet with Apple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK58gKCyyBg

An introduction to capturing Apple Immersive Video | Meet with Apple

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

Day 1 | Create immersive media experiences for visionOS | Meet with Apple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leGqoF8HJxU 

Day 2 | Create immersive media experiences for visionOS | Meet with Apple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V_7-1bm4Rk 

Hidden workflow resources
Vision Pro Hidden Features and Workflows Many Users Haven’t Discovered

https://applemagazine.com/vision-pro-hidden-features/

Hyper-Specific Apple Vision Pro Use Cases Emerging Among Early Adopters

https://applemagazine.com/vision-pro-hyper-specific-use-cases/ 

Reviews

I wish I waited for Galaxy XR instead of going broke on Vision Pro

https://www.androidauthority.com/i-wish-i-waited-samsung-galaxy-xr-3617651/

Apple Vision Pro (M5) Review After 30 Days of Real Use

https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/apple-vision-pro-m5-review-after-30-days-of-real-use/

Drone for Spatial Video

This 8K 360 Drone Is Not What I Expected - Antigravity A1 50-Min Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MipoNX7X0mA 

House of Commons

Apple Vision Pro appears in front of House of Commons Select Committee

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1pckcsp/apple_vision_pro_appears_in_front_of_house_of/ 

Netflix and chill

A guide: How to watch Netflix in 4K on Safari or Supercut, with Spatial Audio

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1pc2zm6/a_guide_how_to_watch_netflix_in_4k_on_safari_or/ 

Netflix App

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1pevsr6/netflix_app/ 

APPS 

Santa's Village: Holiday Magic

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/santas-village-holiday-magic/id6755688257 

Posters 2.0

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/posters-discover-media-home/id6478062053

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YouTube.com/@VisionProFiles

Marty, Eric and Dave review the latest news, some exciting patents, and make their AVP app and games pick of the year. 

PatentsMake XR Feel Natural: Apple Patent designed to Keep Virtual Content Comfortable During Head Movement

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1995183850398625987
Look to Wake: Apple Patents Waveguide "Gaze-to-Wake" Gratings for Future AR Glasses

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1995164472496029782 Apple Files Patent for Vision Pro Audio Enhancement Accessory

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1994809120617357700
Cool by Design: Apple Patents a Glasses Arm that Routes Heat away from Your Head

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1994787469733286097 

Reviews of AVP M5 

Apple gave Vision Pro two big, very needed upgrades recently

https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/28/apple-gave-vision-pro-two-big-very-needed-upgrades-recently/ 
Vision Pro M5 review: It's time for Apple to make some tough choices

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/11/where-apples-vision-pro-stands-today-post-m5-refresh/ 

Vision Pro M5 Evaluation: Analyzing Apple's Key Choices

https://lonelybrand.com/blog/vision-pro-m5-evaluation-analyzing-apples-key-choices/ 

Ars Technica reviews Apple's M5 Vision Pro: 'Hope Apple keeps working on it'

https://macdailynews.com/2025/11/26/ars-technica-reviews-apples-m5-vision-pro-hope-apple-keeps-working-on-it/ 

Apple's Rumored Smart Glasses: The 'Vision Pro Killer' We Didn't Expect

https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/apples-smart-glasses-2026/

AVP vs. the competition

M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: Spatial computing vs. VR gaming

https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-vision-pro/vs/m5-apple-vision-pro-vs-steam-frame-spatial-computing-vs-vr-gaming 
Pico Reportedly Releasing Vision Pro Competitor in 2026 with Self-developed Chip

https://www.roadtovr.com/pico-vision-pro-competitor-specs-release-date/ 

AVP and enterprise

Does the Vision Pro have a home in the enterprise?

https://www.computerworld.com/article/4091432/does-the-vision-pro-have-a-home-in-the-enterprise.html 

Real Madrid and Red Bull

Real Madrid partners with Apple on immersive Vision Pro

documentarv & next-gen fan experience

https://blooloop.com/real-madrid-vr-experience/ 

Real Madrid plans 'infinite stadium' for the Apple Vision Pro 

https://www.avinteractive.com/territories-news/europe/more-than-100-cameras-film-real-madrid-for-apple-vision-pro-25-11-2025/ 

New Apple Immersive Content Coming Soon to

Vision Pro From Real Madrid and Red Bull

https://www.roadtovr.com/apple-vision-pro-immersive-video-red-bull-real-madrid/ 

AVP processing heartbreak with Bjork

Editorial: Processing Heartbreak in Vision Pro with Bjork's Vulnicura VR

https://appleosophy.com/2025/11/26/editorial-processing-heartbreak-in-vision-pro-with-bjorks-vulnicura-vr/ 

AVP for 30 days  

Becca Farsace had Apple Vision Pro replace her other screens for a month

https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/26/becca-farsace-had-apple-vision-pro-replace-her-other-screens-for-a-month/ 

What are your app of the year and game of the year for AVP

Eric

App - Screens

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/screens-5-vnc-remote-desktop/id1663047912?platform=vision 

Spatial Gallery

https://spatialgallery.apple.com/item?id=IgZurQ2WYwX2 

Game - What…If (from 2024)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/what-if-an-immersive-story/id6479251303 What…If from 2024

Dave

App - Fishing Haven & Apple TV 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fishing-haven/id6737493339

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-tv/id1174078549?platform=vision
Game - Solitaire by Mobilityware

​​https://apps.apple.com/us/app/solitaire-by-mobilityware/id1556715867?platform=vision

Marty

App - OmniFocus 4 & Fantastical 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/omnifocus-4/id1542143627

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fantastical-calendar/id718043190

Game - Puzzling Places

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/puzzling-places/id6473639841

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