
Vision Pros
An interview show all about the Apple Vision Pro, visionOS, and spatial computing. Hear from the professionals using the Apple Vision Pro to do their work and the developers hard at work creating amazing visionOS apps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jan 9, 2025 • 46min
Portal - Remote Play with Kevin Wang (Vision Pros - 0032)
Portal: Remote Play is the best app to play the PS4 and PS5 in the Apple Vision Pro. We are joined by the developer of Portal, Kevin Wang, to learn more about the app and its creation.Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.visionpros.fm/patreon. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.VisionPros.fm. Feedback is welcomed at tim@visionpros.fm.Links: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/portal-remote-play/id6737148404https://discord.gg/dpWffUCqhttps://oversoul.loveChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:55: Support The Podcast00:02:21: Kevin Wang00:04:23: Getting Your Apple Vision Pro in London00:05:50: visionOS 200:07:15: Vision Air00:08:06: PlayStation00:09:46: Portal00:11:28: Creating Your Own Client00:14:52: Upscaler00:18:56: Audio00:22:37: DualSense00:28:41: PS Button00:29:59: Remote Remote Play00:31:20: Immersive Modes00:33:03: Ultra Wide?00:33:45: PSVR200:34:50: What Else?00:36:23: Steam And Xbox00:37:47: Sony Streaming00:38:51: Favorite Games00:40:55: Subscription00:43:17: OverSoul00:44:41: Learn More?00:45:43: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 25, 2024 • 48min
Alien Film Series Discussion with Matt Birchler (Vision Pros - 0031)
Thank you for listening to Vision Pros in 2024! We have a great lineup of guests shaping up already for 2025. In this special holiday episode, Matt Birchler and Tim Chaten discuss the Alien film franchise. A live to YouTube version is also available: https://www.youtube.com/live/bdKtlHOeBYkEarly episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.visionpros.fm/patreon. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.VisionPros.fm. Feedback is welcomed at tim@visionpros.fm.Links: https://birchtree.mehttps://www.youtube.com/live/bdKtlHOeBYkChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:00:52: Matt Birchler00:02:58: Alien00:08:35: Aliens00:14:33: Alien 300:21:26: Alien Resurrection00:26:25: Prometheus00:32:09: Covenant00:35:53: Romulus00:46:41: Where To Follow Matt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 13min
Year One and the Enterprise with Oliver Weidlich (Vision Pros - 0030)
Oliver Weidlich from Contxtual is back on the show. He was previously on episode 7 of the podcast. This time we discuss the major highlights for visionOS and the Apple Vision Pro from the last time we spoke in December of 2023 and how visionOS and the Apple Vision Pro are being utilized in the enterprise world. Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.visionpros.fm/patreon. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.VisionPros.fm. Feedback is welcomed at tim@visionpros.fm.Links: - https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-aussie-visionos-day-sydney- https://www.contxtu.al- https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverw- https://mastodon.social/@oliverw- https://visionpros.fm/2024/01/11/episode-7-oliver-weidlich-from-contxtual/- https://www.contxtu.al/dayaheadChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:02:21: Support The Podcast00:02:48: Oliver Weidlich00:07:00: Australia Launch00:11:43: Enterprise APIs00:14:25: 170 Demos00:22:28: The Mac00:24:22: Favorite Apps00:28:27: Conferences00:34:00: Orion00:36:41: Spatial Personas00:41:11: Anything Surprising 00:42:18: Enterprise00:46:37: ADHD00:47:59: ML00:49:50: Live Captioning00:51:38: Healthcare00:56:03: Emergency Relief00:59:08: Your Talk01:00:31: Jigspace01:04:22: Apple Presenting01:05:48: Portal01:11:45: Where To Follow You01:12:54: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 2024 • 2h 2min
ShaderVision with Clement Boissiere (Vision Pros - 0029)
Clement Boissiere worked at Apple on the team that created the Apple Vision Pro and went on to work at Meta then TikTok. He is now running his own studio entitled Subjective Experience Studio. In this episode, we dive into his background at those bigger companies and discuss at length ShaderVision. ShaderVision is a real-time GPU shader editor for Spatial Computing, a live-coding tool for immersive prototyping and creative coding.Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.visionpros.fm/patreon. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.VisionPros.fm. Feedback is welcomed at tim@visionpros.fm.Links: https://sxp.studiohttps://shader.visionhttps://pulsargeist.comhttps://x.com/sxpstudioChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:45: Support the podcast00:02:16: Clement Boissiere00:04:50: Current Headsets00:05:56: What do you hope to create at your new studio?00:09:33: Apple's approach to VR gaming00:16:27: Pulsargeist00:23:20: Your time at the Apple00:37:16: Favorite parts of the Vision Pro00:41:04: Leaving Apple00:45:31: Your Time At Meta00:51:58: What's holding back headsets?00:55:02: Eye Health00:58:38: visionOS 2.201:01:09: Comfort mods01:03:56: France01:05:27: ShaderVision01:10:53: What kind of applications can take advantage of shader programming?01:15:11: If you're not a developer01:21:12: Hand tracking01:25:03: Code editor01:29:49: Complex code01:33:02: Anything else about the code editor?01:39:14: What do you unlock with your purchase?01:43:16: The matrix01:44:09: What are people creating?01:46:28: The discord server01:50:55: Meta version01:55:21: Your next update to the app01:56:48: Anything else?02:00:06: Can people follow you online?02:01:08: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2024 • 2h 6min
Santiago Hervella (Vision Pros - 0028)
Santiago Hervella is a developer in New York City. In this episode, we discuss visionOS 2.2, comfort mods, traveling with Apple Vision Pro, accessibility options, some powerful Shortcuts, other headsets, joining work calls in a Persona, and his launch experience in NYC.Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.visionpros.fm/patreon. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.VisionPros.fm. Feedback is welcomed at tim@visionpros.fm.Links: https://www.reliefband.com/https://www.santiago.nychttps://www.instagram.com/adultfantasynovel/### Other devicesSimulaVR (Linux computer that can also be used as a headset):https://simulavr.com/XReal glasses:https://www.amazon.com/Glasses-Display-Cinematic-All-Day-Comfort-Compatible/dp/B0CHVQWW4PViture glasses:https://www.amazon.com/VITURE-Pro-XR-Glasses-Electrochromic/dp/B0D3LRH8G4### Comfort Mods:Santiago's daily driver comfort mod, CMA1 from Globular Cluster:https://www.amazon.com/Globular-Cluster-CMA1-Comfort-Compatible/dp/B0CY25S7MNSoloTop:https://www.etsy.com/listing/1662062088/solotop-for-apple-vision-pro-modern-soloBelkin Head Strap:https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HRYW2ZM/A/belkin-head-strap-for-apple-vision-proSpigen Head Strap:https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Padded-Designed-Vision-HeadStrap/dp/B0CNG5NJK8New ANNAPRO A2 comfort mod briefly mentioned that got delivered mid show:https://annapro.com/products/comfort-head-strap-2-for-apple-vision-pro### Travel:Belkin Travel Bag:https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HRYV2ZM/A/belkin-travel-bag-for-apple-vision-pro3D printed travel protection from Moog's Geert Bevin:https://www.printables.com/model/870502-the-missing-minimal-vision-pro-case-with-airtag-su### Accessibility:Adjust colors and contrast on Apple Vision Pro:https://support.apple.com/guide/apple-vision-pro/colors-and-contrast-tandd53c64c3/visionosAssistive Touch on Apple Vision Pro:https://support.apple.com/guide/apple-vision-pro/use-assistivetouch-tan4ddb28816/visionos### visionOS 3 wishes:Apple quietly cut the Open Sky Environment feature they showed at the WWDC Vision Pro announcement:https://x.com/M1Astra/status/1746329014375993608### Apps:Persona Webcam:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/persona-webcam-virtual-camera/id6498891868Instant Bar:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/instant-bar-widgets-and-apps/id6478123838GlaceBar:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/glancebar-perfect-status-bar/id6477764879Chapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:34: Support The Podcast00:02:06: Santiago Hervella00:10:21: Xreal00:13:45: visionOS 2.200:15:16: Day Job00:17:32: Amazing Shortcut00:26:28: Wide and Ultra Wide00:37:02: Persona00:40:13: Your Work00:43:31: Ultrawide With 8GB00:46:01: Envirornments00:50:31: Comfort Mods01:02:53: Travel01:07:43: Outer Screen01:11:20: Accessibility 01:19:19: Display Distance And Eye Health01:26:41: The Launch In NYC01:29:54: Screen Quality01:32:30: Peripheral Vision01:34:28: Revisiting Old Films01:36:56: visionOS 201:45:59: visionOS 301:52:36: visionOS apps01:55:21: Favorite Apps02:01:29: Anything Else?02:04:17: Follow You Online?02:05:05: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 27min
DetailsPro with Sahand Nayebaziz (Vision Pros - 0027)
Sahand Nayebaziz is the developer of DetailsPro. In this episode we dive into this application that lets you create app designs in SwiftUI in a friendly GUI; empowering designers to work better with developers. Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.visionpros.fm/patreon. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.VisionPros.fm. Feedback is welcomed at tim@visionpros.fm.Links: DetailsPro: https://detailspro.app/App Store: https://apple.co/2UZzAogSahand’s Blog: https://sahandnayebaziz.org/Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@sahandnayebazizX: https://x.com/sahandnayebazizChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:52: Support The Podcast00:02:26: Sahand Nayebaziz00:07:35: Headsets00:25:45: DetailsPro00:32:03: Elevator Pitch00:36:01: Designing For The Platform You Are On00:38:47: DetailsPro In DetailsPro00:41:43: GUI for Code00:44:10: Community00:45:55: Hover00:47:02: visionOS app 00:51:30: Notes00:52:57: Exports00:55:08: App Flow01:01:55: Developer Flow01:02:58: Assets01:04:48: Changing Buttons01:07:40: APIs01:11:14: Apple TV and HomeKit cameras01:15:02: Alarmo01:18:59: Subscription01:20:33: Anything Else?01:25:38: Learn More01:26:20: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 1h 16min
Riley Hill’s First 5 Days with Apple Vision Pro (Vision Pros - 0026)
Riley Hill is five days into his Apple Vision Pro journey. In this episode, we discuss what those first five days have been like, how he is using it as a computer for his work, and what his purchasing experience was like.Bonus content and early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.visionpros.fm/patreon. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.VisionPros.fm. Feedback is welcomed at tim@visionpros.fm.Links: https://www.threads.net/@slatepadhttps://mastodon.social/@Slatepadhttps://slatepad.orgChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:13: Support The Podcast00:01:45: Riley Hill00:13:04: Purchase Experience00:21:17: Usage So Far00:30:13: Personas00:31:37: Dogs00:34:49: Games00:38:29: RCS00:39:06: Entertainment00:40:10: Envirornments00:41:08: Home Screen00:42:07: iPad00:43:12: Virtual Windows00:45:52: Audio00:46:43: Multitasking00:48:31: Photos00:49:43: Apps00:52:05: Cameras00:54:51: It's A Computer00:58:49: Lenses01:01:44: Battery01:02:38: Complaints01:05:36: Light01:06:17: Food01:07:24: Anything Else01:14:26: Where To Follow You Online?01:15:18: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2024 • 1h 44min
visionOS 2 with Devon Dundee (Vision Pros - 0025)
Devon Dundee wrote the visionOS 2 review for MacStories. In this episode we dive into his process for researching, writing, and capturing screenshots and videos for the review. We also discuss at length visionOS 2. Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.visionpros.fm/patreon. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.VisionPros.fm. Feedback is welcomed at tim@visionpros.fm.Links: https://www.macstories.net/stories/visionos-2-the-macstories-review/https://www.threads.net/devondundeehttps://mastodon.social/@devondundeeChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:01: Support The Podcast00:01:32: Devon Dundee00:06:40: Writing The Review00:10:32: Look to dictate00:11:57: Screenshots00:23:25: Home Button00:27:20: Fully Immersive Video00:29:02: Home Screen00:32:46: AirPlay00:39:55: Spotlight00:41:20: People00:44:03: Keyboard Awareness00:47:18: Mice00:50:38: Guest User00:56:16: Low Light01:00:15: Personas01:02:48: Math notes01:04:44: Messages01:06:24: Photos01:17:29: Mindfulness01:18:12: HealthKit01:24:04: 3D Objects01:28:18: Object Tracking01:30:26: The Future01:39:52: Final Thoughts01:43:25: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 2024 • 49min
Capture with Furkan Simsir (Vision Pros - 0024)
Furkan Simsir is the developer of Capture. In this episode, we discuss his experiences with the Apple Vision Pro, how he went about importing the headset, his favorite visionOS 2 features, and dive deep into Capture. Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.visionpros.fm/patreon. Early episodes are also available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.VisionPros.fm. Feedback is welcomed at tim@visionpros.fm.Links: https://www.sir.studio/capturehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/capture-quick-notes/id6458535284https://x.com/afsimsirhttps://www.threads.net/@afsimsirChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:10: Support The Podcast00:01:44: Furkan Simsir00:03:25: Your Apps00:03:58: Other Headsets?00:05:05: Importing00:08:27: Favorite Uses00:10:19: Software Gaps00:13:12: Unexpected Uses00:14:05: Disappointments00:16:35: visionOS 200:20:10: Capture00:22:48: What Do You Capture00:24:32: Free To Use00:25:50: Text Apps00:26:49: Favorite aspects of your visionOS app00:29:29: Organizing Captures00:32:26: Sharing00:35:51: Shortcuts00:38:26: Configuring Sharing00:40:11: Plain Text00:41:29: Gestures00:42:20: Share00:44:13: Size Classes00:45:29: What's Next00:47:45: Where To Follow You Online00:48:21: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 5min
Contextual Computing with David Sparks (Vision Pros - 0023)
David Sparks is the co-host of Mac Power Users, Focused, and the Automators Podcast. You can also find his Field Guides and work at MacSparky.com. In this episode we discuss his thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro, how he is using visionOS, what he loves most about visionOS 2, and he shares some tips for those coming back to the Mac. Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.visionpros.fm/patreon. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.VisionPros.fm. Feedback is welcomed at tim@visionpros.fm.Links: - https://www.macsparky.com- https://ipadpros.net/2020/11/19/episode-99-david-sparks-from-macsparky/- https://ipadpros.net/2021/10/28/episode-126-devonthink-with-david-sparks/- https://ipadpros.net/2023/11/09/episode-184-obsidian-with-david-sparks/Chapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:02:01: Support The Podcast00:02:36: David Sparks00:04:16: Your expectations00:06:35: Working in new places00:09:48: The Mac00:13:19: How Often Do You Wear The Apple Vision Pro?00:16:47: Immersive videos00:18:59: Comfort modifications00:20:22: Writing00:21:43: visionOS 200:26:05: Environments00:27:39: Giant Whiteboard00:30:52: Apple Mail00:32:35: Any Other General Apple Vision Pro thoughts00:35:03: Back To The Mac00:43:17: What Apps Do You Want In visionOS?00:47:48: Meditation00:49:36: Galleries00:50:08: Favorite Mac Utilities00:53:26: Settings00:55:58: Shortcuts00:57:33: Synology00:59:38: The Mac01:02:54: Where can people follow you online?01:04:21: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.