Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro, a new mixed reality headset, on Friday, February 2, and consumers are already using the device in public. As described by the company, it includes more than 600 games and apps “designed to take full advantage of the unique and powerful capabilities of Apple Pro Vision.”
It also features an “infinite palette” and “a powerful 3D user interface that users navigate with their eyes, hands, and voices.”
Since its release, the device has become very popular among young people. Popular YouTuber Casey Neistat posted a video of himself using the Vision Pro while skateboarding on the streets of New York. On the other hand, multiple videos of people wearing the device in public places have gone viral.
Once these videos and clips gained popularity online, netizens took to X to respond.
Internet users are reacting to the spread of videos of people using Apple Vision Pro on the streets
The company officially unveiled the new Apple Vision Pro last month, and Tim Cook, the company's CEO, described it as “the most advanced consumer electronic device ever.” This cutting-edge gadget, which costs $3,499, is already available in stores. It brings users closer to Apple's VisionOS operating system, which provides access to many apps, photos, and FaceTime spatial video.
Since its launch, the Apple Vision Pro has attracted a large number of pre-orders. According to the New York Post, it is estimated that about 200,000 units have been sold based on pre-orders.
Ever since the iPhone company launched the Apple Vision Pro in the market, people have uploaded many videos of users using the device in public places. Examples include driving a car while wearing a headset and exploring the city.
Other videos showed different individuals using the device in a variety of settings. In one particular case, a person was seen using the Vision Pro to work on a tube in New York City. Furthermore, one person posted a video of himself starting a Tesla using the Vision Pro.
Another photo showed two friends sitting together and enjoying lunch while wearing their Vision Pro headphones. Several other videos show people using Apple Vision Pro for various activities, such as working, watching movies, listening to music, and watching live sports.
These videos and photos of people wearing Apple Vision Pro sparked a wave of memes and humorous videos from netizens, making this a trending topic on X.
Supported by macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, VisionOS enables powerful 3D experiences. According to the company, the Apple Vision Pro can also be operated with hands, eyes, and voice. All users have to do is look at an item, select it with a tap of the finger, and then type using the virtual keyboard or voice commands.
The company also said on its official website that with this advanced headset, users can seamlessly combine virtual reality and augmented reality by blending digital content with their physical surroundings.
The tool is the result of years of progress in a number of technological areas, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), display technology, and silicon chip design.
