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Apple Vision Pro and Apps

Oct 8, 2023

Federico and John discuss the design of Apple Vision Pro system apps and what to expect from third-party developers, comparing the Vision Pro simulator to actual hardware, exploring the UI design and input methods of VisionOS, and expressing skepticism about its potential for gaming.

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Quick takeaways

The discussion on the Apple Vision Pro highlights the need for further exploration of its unique features and potential.

The announcement of new writers and staff members to the Mac Stories team emphasizes the commitment to diversifying voices and content.

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Key Points of the Podcast Episode

1. The VisionOS and the Apple Vision Pro are discussed, highlighting the need for further exploration. The unique features and potential of this technology are touched upon.

2. The addition of new writers and staff members to the Mac Stories team is announced, emphasizing the commitment to diversifying voices and content.

3. The discussion shifted towards a review of the VisionOS simulator and the challenges users face with UI navigation and window manipulation. The need for specialized peripherals, such as a multi-device pairing keyboard and trackpad, is suggested.

4. The podcast episode concludes with a reflection on the future of app development for VisionOS, considering the involvement of big companies, media apps, productivity apps, and indie developers. The potential impact on gaming is briefly mentioned, although uncertainty remains about the feasibility of certain gaming experiences on VisionOS.

Introduction

2min

New Writers and Announcements

7min

Experiencing the Vision Pro Simulator and Comparing it to Actual Hardware

5min

Comparing the iPadOS and VisionOS UI Design

6min

Exploring Compatible Apps and Manipulating Windows on VisualS

3min

Differences between VisionOS Simulator and Vision Pro Hardware

5min

Exploring UI Design and Input Methods

16min

The Potential of VisionOS and Gaming

3min

This week, Federico and John spend time with the visionOS simulator and consider the design of the Apple Vision Pro system apps and what to expect from third-party developers.

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Announcements

Expanding the MacStories Team
- Niléane
  - Recent Stories:
    - Three Ways to Use BetterTouchTool to Enhance Window Management with a Trackpad
    - Customizing App Icons on a Mac in 2023
- Johnathan
  - Recent Stories:
    - A Portable HomeKit Camera Plus a Grab Bag of Tips
    - Using My iPhone as a ‘TV Sidekick’ to Improve My Viewing Experience
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Apple Vision Pro Apps

A selection of stories from MacStories past Apple Vision Pro coverage:

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