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Marty gives all the specs and new tidbits about the Vision Pro M5

Overview

• The Vision Pro M5 keeps the same design and $3,499 price as the original 2024 model.• Inside, Apple replaced the M2 with the M5 chip for significant performance improvements.• Battery life, comfort, and display refresh rates all see meaningful boosts.

Hardware & Performance

• Processor: M5 replaces M2, paired with R1 for low-latency sensor fusion.• Display: 23M-pixel dual micro-OLED panels now run up to 120 Hz.• Neural Engine: 50% faster system AI; up to 2× faster for third-party AI tasks.• Battery: Increased from ~2 hrs to ~2.5 hrs general use, ~3 hrs video.• Weight: Slightly lighter due to magnesium-lithium alloy frame.• Thermals: New heat pipe design for longer sustained performance.

Comfort & Fit

• Dual Knit Band combines Solo Knit and Dual Loop into one piece.• Adds fit dial and counterweight ribs for improved comfort.• Band compatible with first-generation Vision Pro.• Better balance and reduced facial pressure.

Display & Visual Upgrades

• EyeSight external display brighter (300 nits) and more power efficient.• Enhanced color accuracy and reduced distortion in passthrough view.• 10% more rendered pixels; improved readability for text-heavy use.

Software & Developer Tools

• Runs visionOS 26 with expanded Apple Intelligence features.• Upgraded Personas, widgets, and spatial photos.• Developers get new SDK tier with 120 Hz and AI co-processing APIs.• Updated SpatialSceneKit for lifelike rendering.• Over 1,000 Vision-native apps now available.

Accessibility & Expansion

• New Live Captioning for FaceTime and immersive videos.• 'Spatial Voice' improves lip-sync and vocal projection.• Global launch expands to Canada, UK, Japan, Germany, and Australia.

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Marty, Dave, and Eric talk Vision Pro news and live sports coming to the Vision Pro

Hover headset

https://hoverheadset.com/?country=US

VisionOS26.1 beta 3Developer notes:
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26_1-release-notes

Apple reportedly scraps lighter Vision Pro to focus on Meta glasses killer

https://www.macworld.com/article/2928144/apple-reportedly-scraps-lighter-vision-pro-to-focus-on-meta-glasses-killer.html

Inside Apple's Pivot From a 'Vision Air' Headset to Meta-Like Smart Glasses

Inside Apple’s Pivot From a ‘Vision Air’ Headset to Meta-Like Smart Glasses

Try this https://archive.is/bJe4C

New Apple Vision Pro "Dual Knit Band" Reference Discovered

https://www.uploadvr.com/apple-vision-pro-dual-knit-band-macrumors-discovery/ 

Vision Pro M5 Benchmarks

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1o44l6h/vision_pro_m5_benchmarks/

Second-generation Apple Vision Pro slated to launch this week

https://www.theapplepost.com/2025/10/13/69464/second-generation-apple-vision-pro-slated-to-launch-this-week/

M5 iPad Pro, Apple Vision Pro refresh may arrive this week

https://appleday.org/m5-ipad-pro-apple-vision-pro-refresh-may-arrive-this-week/ 

Apple Reportedly Preparing To Launch M5 iPad Pro, Vision Pro, And MacBook Pro Models This Week

https://wccftech.com/apple-m5-ipad-pro-vision-pro-macbook-pro-launch-this-week/ 

Samsung Galaxy XR headset early report: Project Moohan beats Apple Vision Pro in 2 key ways

https://mashable.com/article/project-moohan-galaxy-vr-apple-vision-pro 

Apple's Smart Glasses With In-Lens Display May Feature Two Modes

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/12/apple-smart-glasses-two-modes/ 

Precision Fit: Apple Explores Roller Bearings for Future AR/VR Headsets

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1977376263946883291 

Apple Patent reveals Future Use of Speech to Decode Facial Gestures for Realistic Avatars

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1976295833730679000 
Apple Patent Explores Adaptive Audio with Magnetically Coupled Headset Speakers + 2 Design Patents

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1975533344051052892 

Vision Pro Rumored R2 Chip And Live Sports Tests In 2025 - Why It Matters

https://glassalmanac.com/vision-pro-rumored-r2-chip-and-live-sports-tests-in-2025-why-it-matters/ 

Apple is bringing live NBA games to the Vision Pro in 2026

https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/apple-is-bringing-live-nba-games-to-the-vision-pro-in-2026-184941594.html 

Wish you could be courtside at a Lakers game? Put your Vision Pro back on and fire up the NBA app

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/wish-you-could-be-courtside-at-a-lakers-game-put-your-vision-pro-back-on-and-fire-up-the-nba-app 

The Vision Pro is getting its first live 'immersive' sports

https://www.theverge.com/news/797970/apple-vision-pro-immersive-nba-lakers-games 

Spectrum brings NBA games in Apple Immersive to Apple Vision Pro

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/spectrum-brings-nba-games-in-apple-immersive-to-apple-vision-pro/ 

Control: Ultimate Edition Is Coming to Apple Devices Like iPhone, iPad and Vision Pro in Early 2026

https://in.ign.com/control-1/243870/news/control-ultimate-edition-is-coming-to-apple-devices-like-iphone-ipad-and-vision-pro-in-early-2026

Anyma launches 'The End Of Genesys-A Cybernetic Opera' spatial experience on Apple Vision Pro

https://weraveyou.com/2025/10/anyma-launches-the-end-of-genesys-a-cybernetic-opera-spatial-experience-on-apple-vision-pro/ 

APPS 

Reload Shooting Range

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reload-shooting-range/id6747156058

Hand Physics Lab

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hand-physics-lab/id6752609486 Vision ProNotes - in the feed for Vision ProFiles - short news three days a week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings - early news we will discuss on the next Monday night episode 

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Marty, Eric and Dave talk about some interesting patents, doom and gloom rumors, and some fun apps.

We Got BETA!!!!!!

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26_1-release-notes

Apple Vision Pro's cancellation should sadden me, but it's made me more excited than everhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-vision-pro-cancellation-should-sadden-me-but-im-excited_id174648

Apple Reportedly Prioritizing Smart Glasses Over Lighter Vision Pro

https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-reportedly-prioritizing-smart-glasses-over-lighter-vision-pro 

The Vision Pro Was an Expensive Misstep. Now Apple Has to Catch Up With Smart Glasses

https://www.wired.com/story/the-vision-pro-was-an-expensive-misstep-now-apple-has-to-catch-up-with-smart-glasses/ 

Apple celebrates fall with a new immersive 'Elevated' episode for Apple Vision Pro

https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/03/apple-celebrates-fall-with-a-new-immersive-elevated-episode-for-apple-vision-pro/  

Apple releases new 'Elevated' series exclusively for Vision Pro

https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-releases-new-elevated-series-exclusively-for-vision-pro/ 

Apple Invites Vision Pro Filmmakers to Free Immersive Video Workshops in Cupertino and Online

https://www.cined.com/apple-invites-vision-pro-filmmakers-to-free-immersive-video-workshops-in-cupertino-and-online/ 

Spatial Fields for Apple Vision Pro Released

https://radiancefields.com/spatial-fields-for-apple-vision-pro-released 

This Startup Wants to Put Its Brain-Computer Interface in the Apple Vision Pro

https://www.wired.com/story/this-startup-wants-to-put-its-brain-computer-interface-in-the-apple-vision-pro/

New research may lead to brain-controlled Apple Vision Pro without surgery

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/10/03/new-research-may-lead-to-brain-controlled-apple-vision-pro-without-surgery 

Apple wins a patent for Precision Eye Tracking that covers a Contact Lens Shift Detection System

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1973001649401794813 

Beyond Vision Pro EyeSight: Apple's New Patent Enhances Avatar Eye Realism

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1973718129563013526 

Patent: Apple's Smart Lens Technology for Future Smartglasses will Track Its Own Surface in Realtime

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1973781461233996217 

New Patents Surface that relate to possible Future Smartglasses from Microsoft and Google

https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/1974877287205285981

Samsung Galaxy XR Headset Launch: Rivaling Apple Vision Pro at $2,000

https://www.webpronews.com/samsung-galaxy-xr-headset-launch-rivaling-apple-vision-pro-at-2000/ 

M5 Vision Pro To Come With 'Dual Knit Band' 

https://www.redmondpie.com/m5-vision-pro-to-come-with-dual-knit-band/ 

Dual Knit Band could make Apple Vision Pro more bearable to wear

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/10/04/dual-knit-band-could-make-apple-vision-pro-more-bearable-to-wear 

Massive Apple leak just tipped MacBook Pro M5, iPad Pro M5 and new Vision Pro

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/massive-apple-leak-seemingly-confirms-new-pro-devices-heres-everything-to-expect 

Leaked code points to new Apple Vision Pro strap called 'Dual Knit Band'

https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/03/apple-vision-pro-dual-knit-band-leak/ 

References non-existent Apple Wants access to this site Vision Pro in testing documents

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/30/fcc-references-non-existent-apple-vision-pro-in-testing-documents

Apple's New Vision Pro Revealed in FCC Filing

https://www.macobserver.com/news/apples-new-vision-pro-revealed-in-fcc-filing/ 

Did the FCC just confirm new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models? [U: Apple Vision Pro]

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/30/did-the-fcc-just-confirm-new-macbook-pro-and-ipad-pro-models/ 

APPS 

Soothing Boids

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soothing-boids/id6753187319

Orbital Gallery

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/orbitalgallery/id6749781814?uo=2

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Marty talks about a new enterprise study that will use the AVP as a means for collecting EEG waves from people with neurological disorders, allowing them to communicate through the device.    

“This Startup Wants to Put Its Brain-Computer Interface in the Apple Vision Pro” – Wiredhttps://www.wired.com/story/this-startup-wants-to-put-its-brain-computer-interface-in-the-apple-vision-pro/

Key Points

1. Who Cognixion is

- A California-based startup focused on non-invasive BCIs (EEG-based), avoiding surgical implants.

- Its mission is to enable communication for people with ALS, paralysis, and other conditions that limit speech.

- Previously built the dedicated Axon-R headset, tested with ALS patients.

2. Vision Pro Integration

- Cognixion is preparing a clinical trial with ~10 participants using a Vision Pro modified with their custom EEG headband.

- The system detects visual fixation and attention patterns so users can select items on-screen by focusing on them.

- A neural-computing pack worn at the hip processes the brain-signal data.

3. Role of AI

- Cognixion uses per-user generative-AI models trained on the user’s prior communication to predict words or phrases.

- In Axon-R trials, participants reached near-conversational communication speeds during multi-hour weekly sessions.

4. Opportunities & Challenges

Advantages:

- Non-invasive → less risk, potentially faster adoption.- Leverages a mainstream headset (Vision Pro) and its spatial-computing ecosystem.

- AI support can help overcome the low signal resolution of non-invasive EEG.
Challenges:

- EEG remains less precise than implanted BCIs, so decoding speed and reliability must improve.

- The hardware still involves extra components (headband, hip pack) and must be ergonomic and socially acceptable.

- Regulatory hurdles: moving from small clinical trial to FDA-approved assistive-tech product.

We’ll revisit this topic in an upcoming Vision ProFiles episode with more expert insights and discussion.

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Marty shares some of the articles recently published that speak to Apple Glasses being resourced ahead of a second Vision Pro

Bloomberg: Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Smart Glasses

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-01/apple-shelves-vision-headset-revamp-to-prioritize-meta-like-ai-smart-glasses

Quartz: Apple has reportedly paused an overhaul of its mixed reality headset to develop smart glasses to compete with Meta

https://qz.com/apple-smart-glasses-vision-pro-meta-ray-ban-oakley

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Marty, Dave, Daniel, and Eric talk about three new exciting patents impacting the future of Vision Pro

NEWS VisionOS 26.1 developer beta last week. No details VisionOS 26.0.1 update

https://support.apple.com/en-us/125338

Apple Patent Enhances Wearability of Future Vision Pro with Retractable Power System

https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-patent-enhances-wearability-of-future-vision-pro-with-retractable-power-system.html

A new Apple Pencil Patent Introduces Context-Aware Squeeze and Grip Features that support Spatial Computina

https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-new-apple-pencil-patent-introduces-context-aware-squeeze-and-grip-features-that-support-spatial-computing.html

How Apple Plans to Let their Future Smartglasses Adjust to Your Eyes in Real Time

https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/how-apple-plans-to-let-their-future-smartglasses-adjust-to-your-eyes-in-real-time.html

AirPods Pro 3 audio quality drops with Vision Pro

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/256144904?answerId=261596161022&sortBy=rank#261596161022

Apple Vision Pro Gets First Third-Party Sports Doc

https://apple.gadgethacks.com/news/apple-vision-pro-gets-first-third-party-sports-doc/ 

Apple Vision Pro Outside

https://www.reddit.com/r/AR_MR_XR/comments/1nsu555/apple_vision_pro_outside/

Rogue Labs Revolutionizes Immersive Flight Training with Apple Vision Pro and Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive

https://www.digitalstudioindia.com/technology/immersive-flight-training 

Apple Vision Pro enters enterprise design work with Webex 3D tools 

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/29/apple-vision-pro-enters-enterprise-design-work-with-webex-3d-tools?utm_source=rss 

Coming soon to Apple Vision Pro: mixed reality hit game 'Little Cities: Diorama' [out now]

https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/05/little-cities-diorama-apple-vision-pro/ 

Mixed reality cyberpunk environment built in Vision Pro (Gravitas Threads)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Cyberpunk/comments/1nrqot7/oc_mixed_reality_cyberpunk_environment_built_in/ 

44 visionOS Widgets on Apple Vision Pro You Need to Try!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA8xR7zEGLg 

APPS 

Caradise - The Spatial Car Museum 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/caradise/id6751403753

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Marty speaks about three new Apple patents that reveal where Cupertino may be steering the AVP lineup

·       Smartglasses with real-time optical adjustment

·       A retractable Vision Pro power system for comfort

·       A context-aware Apple Pencil with squeeze and grip for spatial input

What the Articles Say

1. Smartglasses with adaptive optics

Apple describes glasses that automatically tune their lenses to your eyes in real time—potentially eliminating the need for prescription inserts and enabling sharper, dynamic focus.

2. Retractable power for Vision Pro

A cable management system allows the tethered Vision Pro battery cable to extend and retract with tension control—reducing drag and improving overall wearability.

3. Apple Pencil with context-aware squeeze

The Pencil evolves from stylus to spatial controller, with grip and squeeze gestures triggering different commands, plus the possibility of off-screen and air-draw tracking for 3D interaction.

Why It Matters

·       Accessibility & comfort: Dynamic lens adjustment could make smartglasses more practical for a wider user base.

·       Ergonomics: A retractable cable addresses one of Vision Pro’s biggest complaints—battery tether fatigue.

·       Expanded input: Pencil’s new gestures position it as a versatile tool for both screen-based and spatial computing environments.

Takeaways

If realized, these patents suggest Apple is actively working to:

·       Smooth out the Vision Pro’s ergonomics

·       Build bridges toward lighter smartglasses

·       Expand Pencil into a full-fledged controller for the spatial era

How Apple Plans to Let their Future Smartglasses Adjust to Your Eyes in Real Time
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/how-apple-plans-to-let-their-future-smartglasses-adjust-to-your-eyes-in-real-time.html

Apple Patent Enhances Wearability of Future Vision Pro with Retractable Power System
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/apple-patent-enhances-wearability-of-future-vision-pro-with-retractable-power-system.html

A New Apple Pencil Patent Introduces Context-Aware Squeeze and Grip Features that Support Spatial Computing
https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/09/a-new-apple-pencil-patent-introduces-context-aware-squeeze-and-grip-features-that-support-spatial-computing.html

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Marty talks about the announcements related to new immersive video coming for Apple Vision Pro

Apple previews new immersive films for Apple Vision Pro https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-previews-new-immersive-films-for-apple-vision-pro/

Seven new Apple Immersive films let Apple Vision Pro users explore sports, music, and culturehttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/22/seven-new-apple-immersive-films-let-apple-vision-pro-users-explore-sports-music-and-culture?utm_source=rss

A New MotoGP Immersive Video Documentary Just Debuted on Apple Vision Pro Todayhttps://www.redmondpie.com/a-new-motogp-immersive-video-documentary-just-debuted-on-apple-vision-pro-today/

• Follows Johann Zarco’s rain-soaked win at the French Grand Prix.

• Shot on Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive with ambisonic audio.

• Finished in DaVinci Resolve Studio.

• Free in the Apple TV app on Vision Pro.

• Extended in-store preview at select Apple Stores in October.
  

• First episode Backcountry Skiing (Revelstoke) in December 2025.

• Big-Wave Surfing episode slated for 2026.
  

• Pianist Lukas Sternath performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto.

• With BBC Symphony Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall.

• First classical concert in Apple Immersive.
  

• CNN’s Bill Weir joins scientists on Snow Hill Island

• Focuses on penguins and climate change challenges.
  

• Immersive documentary with Eastern Kuku Yalanji in Daintree Rainforest.

• Recaptured on URSA Cine Immersive.
  

• From French kitchens to Eiffel Tower and Montmartre.
  

• HYBE’s newest K-pop group.

• Rare access to practice sessions for their song GO!.

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Marty, Dave, and Eric share their choices for new Apple iPhones and talk about upcoming immersive video

New developer beta visionOS 26.1

https://www.mactrast.com/2025/09/apple-seeds-first-betas-of-watchos-26-1-tvos-26-1-and-visionos-26-1-to-developers/

visionOS 26: The MacStories Review

https://www.macstories.net/stories/visionos-26-the-macstories-review/ 

Apple Vision Pro 2 tipped for crucial upgrade — what you need to know

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/apple-vision-pro-2-tipped-for-crucial-upgrade-what-you-need-to-know 

Pull the trigger, arriving tomorrow.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleVisionPro/comments/1nnp0g0/pull_the_trigger_arriving_tomorrow/ 

7 new apple immersive films let Apple Vision Pro users explore

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/22/seven-new-apple-immersive-films-let-apple-vision-pro-users-explore-sports-music-and-culture

1 more day until IMMERSIVE WATCH PARTY premiere!! Free experience tomorrow on Vantage

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1nnnich/1_more_day_until_immersive_watch_party_premiere/ 

Apple spotted filming in 3D at iPhone 17 launch

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/20/apple-spotted-filming-in-3d-at-iphone-17-launch/ 

The Weeknd and Apple Tee Up 'Breathtaking' Vision Pro 'Music Experience' for November 14th Release

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-weeknd-and-apple-tee-up-breathtaking-vision-pro-music-experience-for-november-14th-release/ar-AA1tZjIg?

Insta360 adds Apple Projected Media Profile (APMP) for Apple Vision Pro in Insta360 Studio

http://www.shaanhaider.com/2025/09/insta360-apple-vision-pro.html 

Tubi Invites Viewers to Find Their Rabbit Hole on Apple Vision Pro

https://corporate.tubitv.com/press/tubi-invites-viewers-to-find-their-rabbit-hole-on-apple-vision-pro/ 

Hit Longer Rallies In Ping Pong Club On Apple Vision Pro With A PSVR 2 Controller

https://www.uploadvr.com/ping-pong-club-apple-vision-pro-controller/

Wanna have your first ride aboard a french train on Apple Vision Pro ?

https://www.reddit.com/r/augmentedreality/comments/1nldmeo/wanna_have_your_first_ride_abord_a_french_train/   

APPS 

TGV INOUI

https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/tgv-inoui/id6749140401

Metaballs

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metaballs/id6748781900

AirVis

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/airvis/id6737998221

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Marty shares about a new high-speed rail app for a high speed train coming out in France in 2026

Quick Take

- TGV INOUI app by SNCF Voyageurs brings France’s next-gen high-speed train experience to Vision Pro.

- Offers an immersive tour of interiors and services before trains hit the tracks in 2026.

- Free download, available in French and English, built for visionOS 26.

What the App Offers

- Immersive walk-through: Explore the design and interiors of the future TGV INOUI train.

- Destination previews: See the routes and cities where the high-speed train will travel.

- On-board Wi-Fi portal simulation: Try out a redesigned connectivity interface in spatial mode.

- Widgets and clocks: French-inspired design elements to personalize your Vision Pro space.

- Easter eggs: Hidden surprises encourage replay and exploration.

Why It Matters

- Travel planning meets XR: Lets users “ride” the train before buying a ticket.

- Design showcase: Demonstrates how transport companies can use spatial computing for branding and customer engagement.

- New content lane: A signal that travel, tourism, and mobility industries are investing in immersive apps for Vision Pro.

Apple App Store — TGV INOUI on Vision Pro: 

https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/tgv-inoui/id6749140401 

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