Last Week in AVP #44: Apple Vision Pro App of the Year/Game of the Year Finalists, Apple in Talks to Upgrade Sports Stadium for Vision Pro Immersive Video, Apple AVP Patents from 2008 and more!
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Apple Vision Pro App of the Year Finalists (Apple)
Finalists in the Apple Vision Pro App of the Year category pushed the boundaries of spatial computing:
JigSpace, for empowering users to view 3D and augmented reality models with ease. NBA, for redefining the future of how users watch the sports they love. What If…? An Immersive Story, for inviting players into a new kind of Marvel experience.
Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year Finalists (Apple)
Finalists in the Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year category stunned players with vibrant scenes and intuitive gameplay:
Loóna, for crafting relaxing puzzles to unwind with. THRASHER, for introducing smooth, trailblazing controls and a mesmerising alien world. Vacation Simulator, for taking players to destinations filled with funny characters and even funnier activities.
Apple in talks to upgrade a sports stadium for live Vision Pro immersive video (source)
Here’s Pérez’s translated quote:
Everyone wants to come to the Santiago Bernabéu, and that’s why we are negotiating with Apple to be able to wear glasses and watch the match as if you were at the stadium. It would be the Infinite Santiago Bernebéu.
Understandably, Pérez doesn’t go into detail about the technical specifics of what’s being discussed with Apple. But based on what he does say, it’s clear that live immersive video for Vision Pro users is in mind.
The U.S. Patent Office Published the Largest Dump of Apple Vision Pro related patents in a single day (source)
On November 19, Patently Apple posted a report titled "Apple was granted 76 patents today covering Virtual Paper, a No Notch iPhone, 2 Master Vision Pro Patents and more." The report noted that we've many times before that there's no such thing as a single patent representing the entirety of an Apple device. You'll never find a single “iPhone” or “Vision Pro” patent. Instead, Apple files patents for parts of a device so that if they’re ever sued for patent infringement, they're not in jeopardy of having a device pulled from the market. For instance, in the case of Apple having to drop their Blood Oxygen feature, it didn’t mean the whole Apple Watch couldn't be sold.
Apple has been working on Vision Pro since at least 2008 (source)
Apple is noted for taking its time when it comes to entering new product categories, but a 2008 patent shows that the company had been working on Vision Pro for at least 15 years before it finally launched.
Both the patent drawing and the description of the device are remarkably consistent with the product that finally launched in 2024 …
Vision Pro isn’t just another product—it’s the result of nearly two decades of innovation (source)
Vision Pro Hack: Using the environment feature inverted (source)
Here’s what I do: I turn around, bring in the environment to about 90%, and then turn back around. This way, I keep a small portion of passthrough directly in front of me while being surrounded by the landscape. I actually prefer using it this way since I can take my room with in the virtual world, which suddenly feels gigantic.
Should Vision Pro marketing demos include FaceTime calls? (source)
The REAL problem with the Vision Pro marketing is that FaceTime calls aren’t part of the demo.
Sure, you can watch videos of people having these calls, but it’s like looking at someone’s vacation photos. They might be interesting, but let’s be honest—you’ll never feel as excited about them as they do.
Even if I tried to explain it—using phrases like, “It’s like magic” or “It really feels like presence”—it wouldn’t come close to capturing the essence of the experience. This isn’t something you grasp through logic or words; it’s something you need to experience firsthand.
Recently, I played “Battleships” on Game Room with my best friend while sitting on the coast in Hamburg, watching ships go by (yes, I see the irony). Even though we were in completely different parts of the world, it felt just like hanging out in real life. My brain adjusted to his Persona so disturbingly fast that I forgot I was actually alone on the beach.
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Lamborghini introduces unique Apple Vision Pro experience (source)
The “Unravelling Temerario” app, designed by Automobili Lamborghini exclusively for the launch of its new authentic ‘fuoriclasse’, sets a new standard for automotive experiences, creating opportunities for immersive content to be developed for both clients and fans while offering unprecedented insights and interactions with the brand. Through this approach, the House of Sant’Agata Bolognese reaffirms its commitment to pushing boundaries in the automotive industry, reflecting its core values of pioneering innovation and unrivaled craftsmanship.
Get skins for real life with Apple Vision Pro (Concept) (source)
First Virtual Reality in Endoscopy Training in Czech (source)
🚀🚀 First Virtual Reality in Endoscopy Training in Czech! 🎮🩺
🙏 to Boston Scientific, Motol Hospital, Charles University, and 3NDO for the incredible support! 🙌
Advancing education and innovation in endoscopy! 🌍✨
Remote Control iPhone inside Apple Vision Pro using Voice Control (source)
#VisionPro Remote Control iPhone inside Apple Vision Pro using Voice Control and whisper to Siri. The most underrated iPhone feature.
Build for Apple Vision Pro for free using Unreal Engine 5.5 (source)
Build for Apple Vision Pro for free using Unreal Engine 5.5 without building from source! Includes some caveats to be aware of. #ue5#gamedev#applevisionpro#uetips
Developer made a tooth brushing app for VisionPro (source)
Apple continues to release visionOS examples (source)
Apple continues to release visionOS examples, and I completely overlooked this one highlighting the portal feature.
Virtually at Bora Bora beach editing Spatial Video (source)
Samsung quietly preparing its Apple Vision Pro killer (source)
Samsung is developing smart glasses intending to release in 2025. Meanwhile, the company is also preparing for the future of the XR segment. Recently, a Samsung patent has been published by WIPO, revealing the firm’s XR headset plans.
Earlier this year, Apple launched its first XR headset called Vision Pro. This expensive device is packed with many futuristic features and capabilities. Samsung intends to rival Apple in the XR market with its Galaxy XR device.
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