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Apple Vision Pro rumored to leverage cutting-edge 2nm process with new R2 chip

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/18/apple-vision-pro-rumored-to-leverage-cutting-edge-2nm-process-with-new-r2-chip

Apple is reportedly preparing a new R2 co-processor for a future Vision Pro model, built on TSMC’s 2nm process. This would be a first for Apple’s headset line, positioning Vision Pro as a showcase for Apple’s most advanced silicon. The R2 chip is expected to deliver significant improvements in latency, thermal efficiency, and overall performance.

Why it matters

• Performance leap: The R2’s move to 2nm could allow smoother passthrough, faster sensor fusion, and better hand/eye tracking stability.
• Battery & heat: Improved performance-per-watt means cooler operation and extended battery life—key factors for headset comfort.
• Ecosystem signal: Apple investing its most advanced chip process in Vision Pro underscores long-term commitment to spatial computing.

Key details

• Current baseline: Vision Pro pairs an M2 for apps with an R1 for real-time sensor data. The R1 delivers ~12ms photon-to-photon latency.
• Next-gen rumor: R2 would supersede R1, likely debuting around 2026, with a 2nm fabrication node.

What’s new for users & developers

• For users: Potentially longer wear sessions with less heat and jitter, moving Vision Pro beyond demo use into all-day practicality.
• For developers: More compute headroom for richer apps, higher fidelity passthrough, and expanded spatial workflows.
• For the ecosystem: If Vision Pro becomes the platform where Apple debuts its most advanced silicon, refresh cycles may accelerate.

Industry context

• Apple’s silicon play: Historically, Apple has reserved new process nodes for iPhone or Mac chips. Shifting that to Vision Pro signals strategic priority.
• Timeline watch: Analysts expect R2 to arrive in 2026 hardware, though specifics on product naming (Vision Pro 2 vs. refresh) remain unclear.
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• The R2 chip could unlock comfort and practicality for extended wear, making Vision Pro more than a short-session device.

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Marty, Dave, Eric and Daniel talk about a university including AVP in their media curriculum and the prism insert problem fixed.

NEWS this week 

visionOS, iOS, macOS, tvOS 26 Released!

Apple Releases visionOS 26 With Persistent Widgets, Lifelike Personas, and Spatial Scenes for Vision Prohttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/15/apple-releases-visionos-26/

Digital Prism Correction Feature provides digital image adjustments in Apple Vision Pro in accordance with your prism prescription

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120052 

So, no news on Apple Vision Pro 2 yesterday. Up next we will get the new Meta Quest Pro, Pimax Dream Air and maybe ... Valve Deckard?

https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/1nd385r/so_no_news_on_apple_vision_pro_2_yesterday_up/ 

No Vision Pro 2: Why Apple's Focus is on Software, Not a Sequel

https://www.macobserver.com/news/no-vision-pro-2-why-apples-focus-is-on-software-not-a-sequel/ 

Apple Pitches a Return to Its Design Roots, Six Years After Jony Ive's Exit

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-09-14/apple-pitches-a-return-to-design-roots-six-years-after-jony-ive-exit-2026-plan 

Amazon Enters AR Glasses Race Against Meta's Hypernova And Apple's Lagging Vision Pro

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/09/47604145/amazon-enters-ar-glasses-race-against-metas-hypernova-and-apples-lagging-vision-pro 

Apple Gives Vision Pro Users a Big Update, But Not the One They Really Wanted

https://www.marsmag.com/2025/09/09/apple-gives-vision-pro-users-a-big-update-but-not-the-one-they-really-wanted/

visionOS 26 RC Features New Jupiter Environment for Vision Pro

https://appleday.org/visionos-26-new-jupiter-environment/ 

visionOS 26 RC Features New Jupiter Environment for Vision Pro 

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/10/visionos-26-new-jupiter-environment/ 

visionOS 26 Adds Interactive Jupiter Experience to Vision Pro

https://www.tuaw.com/2025/09/13/visionos-26-adds-interactive-jupiter-experience-to-vision-pro/ 

Porsche Used Colocated Apple Vision Pro Headsets To Showcase Its New Drivetrain

https://www.uploadvr.com/porsche-apple-vision-pro-visualize-new-911-turbos-drivetrain/

Full Sail University is first higher education institution in America to be equipped with the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive Camera to enable Apple Immersive Video capture for Apple Vision Pro

https://macmegasite.com/2025/09/10/full-sail-university-is-first-higher-education-institution-in-america-to-be-equipped-with-the-blackmagic-ursa-cine-immersive-camera-to-enable-apple-immersive-video-capture-for-apple-vision-pro/ 

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Marty introduces Full Sail Universities adoption of Immersion cameras and student production of video spatial content.  

Full Sail University becomes the first U.S. higher-ed institution equipped with Blackmagic’s URSA Cine Immersive camera (Apple Immersive Video for Vision Pro)

https://macmegasite.com/2025/09/10/full-sail-university-is-first-higher-education-institution-in-america-to-be-equipped-with-the-blackmagic-ursa-cine-immersive-camera-to-enable-apple-immersive-video-capture-for-apple-vision-pro/

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Marty gives a rundown of the new Jupiter environment including the options for interacting with the environment.
MacRumors — visionOS 26 RC Features New Jupiter Environment for Vision Prohttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/10/visionos-26-new-jupiter-environment/
Apple Day (repost of MacRumors piece) — visionOS 26 RC Features New Jupiter Environment for Vision Prohttps://appleday.org/visionos-26-new-jupiter-environment/
MARS Magazine — Apple Gives Vision Pro Users a Big Update, But Not the One They Really Wantedhttps://www.marsmag.com/2025/09/09/apple-gives-vision-pro-users-a-big-update-but-not-the-one-they-really-wanted/

What’s new

- Jupiter replaces Morning Light as the latest Environment in visionOS 26 RC. You download it the first time you use it.- It’s interactive: use the new Explore Jupiter controls to choose Dawn, Sunrise, Afternoon, Sunset, Night and scrub time with a slider. You can also speed up Jupiter’s rotation to watch storms and light shift in real time.- Your vantage point is Amalthea, one of Jupiter’s inner moons, with accurate celestial motion around you.- Apple used NASA imagery for authenticity; the Great Red Spot is visible as you linger.- Public release of visionOS 26 is slated for Monday, September 15, 2025 (per current reporting).

Why it matters

- First Vision Pro Environment that invites active exploration (not just a static backdrop), hinting at richer, science-infused immersive scenes to come.- Ideal ambiance for space cinema sessions — think Apple TV+ sci-fi — with controllable lighting and planetary motion for vibe-matching.

How to try it (quick steps)

1. Update to visionOS 26 RC on Vision Pro.2. Open Control Center → Environments.3. Select Jupiter (first run will download assets).4. Tap Explore Jupiter to choose time-of-day presets or scrub time; try rotation speed-up to accentuate banding and storms.

Pro tips for a great session

- For movie night, set Sunset or Night to darken ambient light before pressing play.- After you’ve watched Jupiter for a bit at normal speed, look for the Great Red Spot creeping along the horizon — it’s subtle and satisfying.- Look opposite Jupiter occasionally; you’ll notice stars and other moons tracking realistically as Amalthea “turns.”

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Marty covers the Vision OS 26 RC developer beta with some exciting additions (finally).

visionOS 26 RC Release Notes

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

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Marty, Eric, and Dave chat about this week's wild Vision Pro rumor stories on the cusp of the iPhone 17 announcement.

NEWS this week 

Apple Vision Pro Roadmap: 2025 M5 Refresh, 2026 Pro 2, 2027 Vision Air

https://www.webpronews.com/apple-vision-pro-roadmap-2025-m5-refresh-2026-pro-2-2027-vision-air/ 

Apple 'Vision Air Rumored for 2027, Reportedly 40% Lighter and 50% Cheaper Than Vision Pro

https://www.roadtovr.com/kuo-apple-vision-air-2027-cheaper-lighter/ 

Apple Vision Air could launch in 2027: 40% lighter and 50% cheaper than Vision Pro

https://www.techspot.com/news/109330-apple-vision-air-could-launch-2027-40-lighter.htm l

Apple Vision Pro 2 could launch soon — here's what a former Apple engineering manager says it must fix

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/apple-vision-pro-2-could-launch-soon-heres-what-a-former-apple-engineering-manager-says-it-must-fix 

Apple Vision Pro could soon have a whole new look

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/05/apple-vision-pro-2-space-black/ 

Apple Vision Pro may get an all-new striking color option soon — here's what we know

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/apple-vision-pro-may-get-an-all-new-striking-color-option-soon-heres-what-we-know 

Vivo Vision hands-on: a good, cheaper clone of the Apple Vision Pro

https://skarredghost.com/2025/09/01/vivo-vision-hands-on/ 

Apple's Vision Pro Gaining Traction in Some Niches of Business

https://www.wsj.com/articles/apples-vision-pro-gaining-traction-in-some-niches-of-business-16d3c74e 

https://archive.is/sGdUYno paywall

Why Apple's Vision Pro Works Better for Business than Consumers

https://www.macobserver.com/news/why-apples-vision-pro-works-better-for-business-than-consumers/ 

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/03/apple-vision-pros-biggest-market-is-enterprise-in-spite-of-obvious-limitations?utm_source=chatgpt.com

REPORT: APPLE VISION PRO DOES BEST IN THE ENTERPRISE MARKET

https://www.mactech.com/2025/09/04/report-apple-vision-pro-does-best-in-the-enterprise-market/ 

Maximizing Mobile Productivity With Apple Vision Pro And MacBook Pro

https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2025/09/03/maximizing-mobile-productivity-with-apple-vision-pro-and-macbook-pro/  

Wist Delivers Minority Report's Memory Replay On Apple Vision Pro & Quest

https://www.uploadvr.com/wist-delivers-minority-report-memory-replay/ 

Would you join a Vision Pro movie night at your local Apple Store?

https://www.applemust.com/would-you-join-a-vision-pro-movie-night-at-your-local-apple-store/  

VisionPro used in New Porsche Launch video (starts at 7:15)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcBNYw8pjs8&t=1s   

https://www.youtube.com/live/CcBNYw8pjs8?si=GLrlOInlDzsl_S1Z&t=433  link at 7:13

Vision Trade in Values Opinions?

https://overlandparkks.paymore.com/collections/apple-vision-pros?srsltid=AfmBOooADAPKLg_rQM5gqWAuBxIygcpQa4vNC4hok8houZuDD4ovz2qa&utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.sellcell.com/sell/vrheadsets/apple-vision-pro/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

APPS 

ARCADE - Jeopardy - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jeopardy-daily/id6475484821

Step into the world of 'Jeopardy!' on Vision Pro with this new Apple Arcade game

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/06/jeopardy-daily-on-vision-pro/ 

MacStock
Macstockconferenceandexpo.com  

Digital Pass https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/product/macstock-ix-digital-pass/

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Marty covers the Space Black color rumor and internal chip bump for the next Apple Vision Pro as reported by Zac Hall at 9to5Mac, relaying Mark Gurman’s Bloomberg preview ahead of Apple’s September 9 event.

Primary Source

Apple Vision Pro could soon have a whole new look — Zac Hall, 9to5Mac (Sept 5, 2025)

https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/05/apple-vision-pro-2-space-black/ 

What the reporting says

·       Apple has tested Space Black as a color option for the next Vision Pro.

·       Expect a chip upgrade from M2 to a newer generation (M4 or possibly M5) to headline internal changes.

·       External design shifts may be modest—think Apple Watch Ultra → Ultra 2—though a single head‑strap has also been rumored for comfort.

·       Apple is exploring a cheaper/lighter headset and even smart glasses over the next two years (per Bloomberg’s preview referenced by 9to5Mac).

Why this matters

·       Color as a visible “tell”: a Space Black finish could be the easiest way to spot the new model if most changes are internal.

·       Performance bump: newer silicon should improve latency, video encode/decode, and multitasking headroom for spatial apps.

·       Comfort cues: if Apple moves to a single strap, setup friction could drop and long-session stability could improve.

What to watch for at/after Sept 9

·       Any explicit mention of new Vision Pro colorways or retail images that show Space Black hardware.

·       Release notes or developer guidance hinting at higher default rendering targets or new media pipelines tied to newer chips.

·       Pricing moves: color alone won’t move the $3,499 needle; look for hints about a lower-cost model later on.

Quick takeaways

·       If the look matters to you, waiting for official confirmation could make sense.

·       If you prefer value, keep an eye on first‑gen promotions/refurbs once the refresh lands.

·       Expect incremental hardware this round; bigger shifts may come with a lighter/cheaper model or eventual smart glasses.

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Marty talks about a positive Wall Street Journal article about the AVP and business use

Quick Take

The Wall Street Journal reports that while the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro hasn’t broken through broadly with consumers, it’s quietly gaining traction in business—especially where high-fidelity visualization and training matter.

• Enterprise-first adoption: Unlike iPhone’s consumer-led rise, Vision Pro is seeing company-led uptake across specific verticals.

• Why these niches: Best-in-class visuals, precise hand/eye UI, and adjustable immersion make spatial tasks (design, simulation, review) feel natural.

• Reality check: High price, comfort considerations, and a still-maturing app ecosystem limit mass consumer pull—so near-term momentum sits in pro workflows.

• Retail design: Lowe’s uses Vision Pro to help customers and staff visualize kitchen designs at life-like scale.

• Aviation training: CAE employs spatial simulations to improve pilot training and decision practice.

• Industrial/product development: Dassault Systèmes integrates Vision Pro into engineering/design reviews with digital‑physical overlays.

• Faster decisions, fewer surprises: Seeing true-to-scale designs in context reduces back-and-forth and boosts stakeholder alignment.

• Training where stakes are high: Immersive rehearsal for rare or risky scenarios (flight, complex operations) improves readiness without real-world risk.

• Enterprise is the bridge: Business use may seed the apps and practices that eventually make Vision Pro mainstream.

• Total cost of ownership: $3,499 headset plus accessories, device management, and training time.

• Comfort & deployment at scale: Weight/battery tether and fleet management considerations.

• App depth: More native spatial apps are needed to replace iPad ports in pro workflows.

• If your work benefits from spatial context (design reviews, simulation, complex planning), Vision Pro is already delivering value.

• For general consumers, patience: enterprise adoption will likely drive app growth and hardware refinements that broaden appeal.

WSJ — “Apple’s Vision Pro Gaining Traction in Some Niches of Business”

Link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/apples-vision-pro-gaining-traction-in-some-niches-of-business-16d3c74e

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Marty speaks about today's VisionOS 26 developer beta 9 explaining what is new for users and developers.

visionOS 26 Beta 9 Release Noteshttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26-release-notes 

What AVP users will notice

• App Store now shows an Accessibility section on app pages (like a quick “nutrition label” before you download).

• Share a window from People View: tap Nearby to share with folks around you—or invite FaceTime callers.

• Mac Virtual Display looks cleaner—sharper edges in passthrough around your Mac/keyboard.

• Safari: the Clear button is back in the History sidebar. (Heads-up: immersive video can still trap the UI—force-quit if it happens.)

• Search crash fix rolled out via OTA; EyeSight reliably shows content again.

• AirDrop videos now open in Files; Messages gets a handful of small polish fixes.

• Known issue: Spotlight may show blank app icons in Siri Suggestions.

Dev bits 

• On-device AI hooks: apps can tap Apple’s model directly; faster first responses = snappier features without the cloud.

• 3D charts land in Swift Charts → expect true 3D data views in visionOS apps.

• Security tightening: default TLS 1.2+ for new builds; very old servers may break. Logs redact more by default.
  

What I’ve read:

- No Jupiter Environment

- Still persistence issues for some users

- Still widget anchoring problems for some users

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Marty, Eric, Dave, and Daniel review  PCMag’s top apps of 2025 (with their additions), an interesting new patent, and more about the Samsung upcoming headset.

The Best Apple Vision Pro Apps for 2025 | PCMag — https://www.yahoo.com/tech/best-apple-vision-pro-apps-171556248.html

Here's what we're expecting with future generations of Apple Vision Pro: roadmap - 9to5Mac — https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/31/what-to-expect-with-future-apple-vision-pro-models/    

Been saving up for Samsung's XR headset? Pricing and a launch date have just leaked –and it could be cheaper than the Vision Pro — https://tech.yahoo.com/ar-vr/articles/saving-samsungs-xr-headset-pricing-103433733.html    

Samsung's augmented reality headset will be released in October and will cost up to $2,000 • Mezha.Media — https://mezha.media/en/news/samsung-s-augmented-reality-headset-will-be-released-in-october-304343/   

Samsung's VR Headset Tipped To Cost Nearly $2k, Still Less Than The Apple Vision Pro | Tom's Guide — https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/samsungs-vr-headset-tipped-to-cost-nearly-usd2k-still-less-than-the-apple-vision-pro

If This Is the Price of Samsung's Vision Pro Killer, It's Still Too Much — https://gizmodo.com/if-this-is-the-price-of-samsungs-vision-pro-killer-its-still-too-much-2000648955    

Samsung XR headset leak reveals potential price and release date – and it could be cheaper than the Vision Pro | TechRadar — https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/samsung-xr-headset-leak-reveals-potential-price-and-release-date-and-it-could-be-cheaper-than-the-vision-pro

A Future Version of Apple's Vision Pro may provide users with a Precision Fit through Dynamic Adjustment Mechanisms

https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/08/a-future-version-of-apples-vision-pro-may-provide-users-with-a-precision-fit-through-dynamic-adjustment-mechanisms.html 

Watch US Open Spatial Videos Captured By Apple Vision Pro & iPhone — https://www.uploadvr.com/3d-spatial-videos-us-open-tennis-vision-pro/

Globular Cluster CMA1 Comfort Mod for Apple Vision Pro review — https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/08/31/globular-cluster-cma1-comfort-mod-for-apple-vision-pro-review-customized-weight-redistribution

APPS

What the car?
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/what-the-car/id1534708672 

MD Clock - Spatial Clock
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/md-clock-spatial-clock/id6478942513

SongCapsule

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/songcapsule/id1476724373

postImpress on the App Store 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/postimpress/id6479946061 

artBids on the App Store 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/artbids/id6478816653

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