Apple Vision Pro pre-orders are starting today
Apple Vision Pro will launch on February 2, but US customers can pre-order the device from today, starting at 8AM ET. A newer iPhone or iPad is required for a Face ID scan of the face to determine the right light seal and headband, the latest version of the Apple Store app and your vision prescription (if necessary). The Verge has summarized the most important information about the pre-order process.
The pre-order launch will give Apple an initial idea of consumer demand for the device. According to a report, only around 70,000 devices will be available at launch.
There will be no YouTube and Spotify apps on the Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro users will have to make do without apps for YouTube and Spotify. The two streaming platforms have no plans to release a new app or activate the existing iPad apps for the VR/AR headset. Instead, users will have to access the content on the Vision Pro through the web browser. Netflix will also reportedly not provide an app for the Vision Pro. However, other entertainment apps such as Disney+, Max, Peacock, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video will be available on the device.
Expert Kuo says launch of Apple Vision Pro outside the U.S. likely before June
Analyst and Apple expert Ming-Chi Kuo believes the Vision Pro could be released outside the U.S. before the next WWDC. Apple's developer conference is always held in June. According to Kuo, the reasons for the US exclusive launch are the limited initial supply of Vision Pro, the desire to ensure a smooth sales process in the US first, and the need to adapt the algorithms to the regulations of other countries. Kuo also believes a wider launch before WWDC 2024 would make sense to promote the global development of the visionOS ecosystem. Apple has not yet announced any details on international availability.
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