Understanding Use Cases and Opportunities in Apple Vision Pro App Development Reference
The first head-mounted virtual reality system was developed in 1968, named the ‘Sword of Damocles.’
Today, the digital world has come a long way, and the market for virtual reality headsets is brimming with variety! But amidst all the options, Apple Vision Pro stands out from the crowd. What makes it exceptional? We thought you would never ask!
What is Apple Vision Pro?
Apple claims that with the Apple Vision Pro, ‘you’ve never seen everything like this before.’ The VR headset is more than just a 3D camera, allowing you to capture spatial photos and videos.
Here are some of the exciting new features of the headset:
- Adaptive spatial OS eliminates the need for a work surface and turns your surroundings into a blank digital canvas.
- Responsive interaction allows you to navigate with just your hands, voice and eyes.
- The Custom Micro-OLED display system has 23 million pixels for stunning resolution — and more than 4K pixels for each eye!
- An array of cameras, 12 to be exact, and six microphones, work together with sensors to bring everything to life: your pictures, videos, video calls, and apps, giving you a unique experience.
Key Use Cases for Apple Vision Pro
So, how do Apple and other developers intend to use this jaw-dropping new technology? There are several ways the Vision Pro can be used by individuals and companies. It also paves the way for developers, companies, brands, and retailers to introduce apps specific to the Vision Pro.
- Education & Distance Learning
The Vision Pro can become the go-to teaching aid for education in all fields. Specifically, distance learning can benefit from it with immersive learning and life-like views of all subjects, from various species of plants and animals to computer coding. It also provides the best simulation for hands-on learning and training.
- Healthcare & Medical Training
With outstanding video and audio quality, the Vision Pro can be a vital healthcare tool. It will allow doctors to diagnose and treat patients in far-flung areas. It can also train medical staff and healthcare professionals by providing a realistic simulation platform for practising surgery and understanding anatomy.
Surgical Theatre is an example of a VR app that simulates surgery.
- Car Manufacturing and Prototype
Automotive companies can considerably cut costs by using virtual reality to check prototypes, increase efficiency, and simulate the ride experience.
Volvo has already invested in Vision Pro’s competitor, Varjo, who claims to ‘make the highest immersion virtual and mixed-reality products’. Varjo has created several VR-based tests for Volvo to check the safety and efficiency of a new car prototype.
- Real Estate and Property Showcasing
Conducting virtual reality tours of properties on the market, making it easier to showcase homes, and viewing building plans before construction are central ways of integrating Vision Pro into the real estate world. This is time and resource-efficient and allows buyers to view modifications, alterations, and furnishings.
iStaging and Twinmotion are cutting-edge real estate tools to use with Vision Pro.
- Travel & Tourism
You won’t have to book expensive flights and hotels to enjoy scenic views and experience new cultures and countries anymore. The Vision Pro allows travel enthusiasts to experience all the excitement of a vacation in the comfort of their homes. It could also be used to glimpse a prospective destination before booking a much-awaited vacation. Either way, Vision Pro can be used extensively in tourism by both travel agents and their customers.
Google Earth VR and National Geographic Explore VR are two examples of travel apps that can benefit from specific apps for Vision Pro.
Opportunities for App Developers
Developers can get a head start on constructing apps for Vision Pro, and companies and businesses with existing apps can upgrade them to comply with it.
- Build Or Upgrade to VisionOS Apps
If your current app can benefit from being upgraded to VisionOS, your developers must formulate a plan to upgrade using tools from the Apple ecosystem. With Vision Pro, eye, hand, and voice navigation can significantly enhance UX.
- Target Vision Pro Users
The initial Vision Pro users will be eager to use all the available apps compatible with their devices. Therefore, creating a compatible app is essential to stay ahead of the curve. You will also be able to establish your brand in the newly emerging market space for Vision Pro-associated apps.
- Targeting New Markets
Developers working on making new apps for Vision Pro can explore new and emerging markets that haven’t been served before, such as entertainment, retail and e-commerce, automation, healthcare, sports, and even space travel. The space for developing new Vision Pro apps is wide open!
Future Trends in Apple Vision Pro Development
Although Vision Pro is the latest exciting digital gadget, its success is still far off. Apple has outdone itself in developing and finessing this AR/VR headset. Still, its hefty price may keep regular buyers at bay until a similar but cheaper product is introduced.
This initial version caters to eager developers who want to explore its features and future possibilities associated with it.
Vision Pro’s success also depends upon the number and type of apps specifically developed for it or complying with it. Essentially, without a long list of apps that cater to it, it may not reach its predicted heights!
If you want to develop an exciting new Vision Pro app or upgrade your existing one, we can help! Don’t hesitate to contact us and book an appointment!
