Two months after using the Apple Vision Pro, it hasn't drastically changed the user's lifestyle, but it has become a useful tool for specific tasks such as work, meditation, and entertainment. The device's stunning screens, eye tracking, and gesture controls make for an intuitive AR/VR interface, and Apple has introduced features like Spatial Personas for telepresence experiences. However, the lack of new Immersive Video content and limitations in creating Spatial Videos on iPhones are areas for improvement. The user anticipates potential upgrades for the Vision Pro at Apple's WWDC 24 event in June.
Apple's new Spatial Personas feature for its Vision Pro VR headset is revolutionizing telepresence, allowing users to connect with others in a shared virtual space and interact in ways that were previously impossible. The feature enables shared experiences such as watching movies, playing games, and collaborating on projects, creating a sense of presence and closeness. While the $3,500 price tag and limited availability may be barriers for some, Spatial Personas has the potential to redefine remote collaboration and social interaction in VR, setting a new standard for telepresence technology.
Apple's Vision Pro headsets now support "spatial" Personas for collaborative experiences, allowing users to place avatars in their physical space using on-board sensors and spatial audio. This feature, available on visionOS 1.1 or later, enables collaboration in work, entertainment, and gaming scenarios, with support for up to five users at once. While the effect is considered both neat and creepy, it represents a step forward in augmented reality experiences for early adopters of the technology.
Apple's Vision Pro now offers 3D 'Spatial Personas', which are realistic virtual avatars driven by the headset's tracking sensors and appear in shared spatial context, allowing users to interact in a more immersive way. Developers can utilize three positioning templates for Spatial Personas, and apps like Apple TV+ and Freeform support this feature for shared experiences. The update is included in visionOS 1.1 and can be activated by selecting 'Spatial' during a FaceTime call.
Apple has introduced Spatial Personas for Vision Pro users in a public beta, allowing for a more immersive and lifelike experience during FaceTime calls by displaying body language and movement. The feature supports up to five participants and requires visionOS 1.1 or later, offering a transparent background and a sense of physical presence.
Apple has released 'Spatial Personas' in public beta on Vision Pro, upgrading its avatar system to create a more realistic face-to-face experience. The new feature allows avatars to be rendered in a shared space without a frame, making it feel like users are standing right next to each other during FaceTime calls. Spatial Personas also enable shared movie viewing and collaborative activities, with the ability to synchronize movements and interact with virtual environments. The upgrade is a significant improvement to Apple's avatar system, with more enhancements expected as the feature remains in beta.
