Last Week in AVP #31: "Elevated" Apple's latest immersive video series launches this week, New Super Bowl LVIII Immersive Video, Apple Arcade New Game - Castle Crumble, Puzzle Sculpt, and more!
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"Elevated" Apple's latest immersive video series set to launch on September 6 (source)
Elevated
In the inaugural episode of Elevated, viewers will fly above volcanoes, climb up and over waterfalls, and discover untold natural wonders across the world’s longest island chain, Hawaii. In the next episode, available later this year, viewers will experience a crisp autumn in New England, with a stunning journey along winding coastlines and above breathtakingly beautiful rivers.
New Super Bowl LVIII Immersive Video and more coming on September 6th (source)
Apple is debuting a new 4 Minutes Inside Super Bowl LVIII short film next Friday. This will take fans back to Allegiant Stadium for the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
4 Minutes Inside Super Bowl LVIII will be available on Apple Vision Pro worldwide on Friday, September 6. Apple hasn’t shared further details about what to expect from this Apple Immersive Video short film.
Marvel What If...? An Immersive Story launches internationally (source)
If you didn’t get the chance to try Marvel’s What If…? because you didn’t have access to the US store, now it’s the chance!
Apple Arcade New Game - Castle Crumble made for Apple Vision Pro (source)
Embark on an adventure and conquer a variety of kingdoms! In Castle Crumble your goal is clear - castles must fall. Become a hero in far fantasylands. With powerful explosives and mystical spells, crash forts from Ancient, Medieval, Aztec and other times. Aim to win!
Apple Arcade New Game - Puzzle Sculpt made for Apple Vision Pro (source)
Puzzle lovers rejoice!
Solve 3D puzzles in your living room with Puzzle Sculpt. In this relaxing mixed reality puzzle game, use logic clues to remove blocks and reveal a cute collectible hidden inside. Place the collectible called a Deco Object in your real-world space in mixed reality. There are dozens of puzzles and adorable Deco Objects for hours of cozy, puzzle-solving fun.
"Immersion Golf" from Tag Heuer takes golf enthusiasts to the next level (source)
TAG Heuer continues to excel with the ultimate tool to take your golf game to the next level.
Innovation, precision and passion are the heart and soul of TAG Heuer Golf, being a tool build by golfers for golfers.
Sandblox is a game focused on collaborative creation of physics-based courses and puzzles. Through an intuitive user interface that utilizes hand tracking and mixed reality, Sandblox allows players to create the wildest marble tracks and constructions in their living space. They can design complex structures, create simple game tracks, and then share them with friends or on social networks.
Experts reflect on the Apple Vision Pro: lessons in cost, comfort and marketing strategy (thedrum)
The tech giant had high expectations for its futuristic-looking headset when it debuted last year. As part of our ongoing Consumer Technology Focus Week, we take a look at what went wrong – and how the company might course-correct.
“This is not necessarily about having the hugest [sales] numbers, but about getting developers excited and then testing use-cases to eventually find the things that stick for consumers in the long run”
‘Flappy Experience’ - a passion project for VisionOS with full immersion and non-stationary (source)
Genuinely Free (no ads or in-app purchases)
You are a bird flapping its wings to avoid green pipes - just like the classic but played from the bird's point of view. This is a fully immersive casual game with four levels of difficulty.
Apple Vision Pro With visionOS 2 Is a Baby Step Toward a Better Headset (gizmodo)
I’m desperate to try the wraparound Mac mirror display on AVP. Once that’s around, it will make a big difference in how users can get more out of their headsets so long as they stick to the warm confines of Apple’s Walled Garden. Imagine, then, if Apple did the same thing with iPhone or iPad. What if it magnified the usability of your other Apple devices? That sounds like something an Apple fan could get behind, though perhaps at a much more sensible price point.
Apple Vision Pro + 5.1 surround sound speakers IRL (source)
Apple Vision Pro vs XReal Air 2 Ultra: Battle of the Spatial Computing Headsets (source)
A very detailed in depth comparison of AVP vs XReal
The Apple Vision Pro: Quick Verdict, Pros and Cons
The Apple Vision Pro is a cutting-edge mixed-reality headset featuring an in-built M2 and R1 chip for immersive viewing experiences. It’s a lot more like a “traditional” XR headset than the XReal glasses, but it lacks the need for controllers and leverages fantastic eye and hand-tracking capabilities. This headset is powerful, but its huge price tag doesn’t make it very accessible.
In addition, with visionOS 2, Apple will bring even more value to Apple Vision Pro users as it’s improving several features of the spatial computer, such as:
Spatial photos: With visionOS 2, users can revisit past memories by creating spatial photos directly from their library in the Photos app.
New hand gestures: visionOS 2 makes navigating Apple Vision Pro faster and easier for users to access key functions with new hand gestures to get to frequently used features like Home View and Control Center. New gestures allow users to see important information at a glance, like the current time and battery level, and perform actions like adjusting the volume.
Mac Virtual Display: It will feature a higher resolution and larger size, creating an ultra-wide display equivalent to two 4K monitors side by side.
Home View: Users can now personalize their Home View by rearranging apps and placing them wherever they want, including their compatible iPhone and iPad apps
Travel Mode for Trains: Travelers can experience their favorite apps on the go, even on trains
Love my Apple Vision Pro, but it’s a bit tight and heavy for long use. 3D printed a fix to offset the weight and tightness. Now I can wear it a bit longer! #3DPrinting #AppleVisionPro
Excited to share a sneak peek of our Vision Pro volleyball training prototype! 🏐 Using advanced AR technology, we’re making training more fun and engaging.
#designium #AR #VisionPro #SportsTech
Tabletop game seamlessly blends with real world (source)
SOOC recording of the new table transparency effect in Table Space on #VisionPro, coming in hot in the next release!
