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AppleInsider Podcast
Apple Vision Pro exasperations and new iPhone anticipation on the AppleInsider Podcast
Aug 23, 2024
Frustrations grow around the Apple Vision Pro as developers express hesitance and concerns about market appeal. The discussion delves into AI's impact on photography, questioning the authenticity of manipulated images. Exciting leaks tease new features and colors of upcoming iPhone models, while foldable devices and smartphone durability issues are on the horizon. Additionally, Sonos faces struggles with its software redesign, highlighting challenges in the audio industry, all while new social sharing features enrich the Apple ecosystem.
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- Frustration grows among Apple Vision Pro fans due to slow advancements and limited developer engagement hindering its market potential.
- The substantial price tag of the Vision Pro juxtaposed with consumer disinterest raises questions about its competitive positioning in the mixed-reality market.
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Apple Vision Pro's Market Position
The Apple Vision Pro headset is currently positioned at a high price point of $3,500, yet often resold for around $2,200 due to a lack of consumer interest. There is skepticism regarding the product's substantial advancements since its initial version, as many professionals observe that it still falls short in fulfilling its potential. The reception among enterprise users has been lukewarm, with concerns centered around limited functionality and the need for viable applications, particularly as Apple has not effectively marketed this device. Critics compare its approach to previous hardware rollouts, suggesting a reliance on developers to create innovative applications, but express doubts about the current ecosystem’s readiness to support such developments.
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