Arrr, the Vision Pro's cursed app troubles may soon meet their timely end, yet a few obstacles still lurk!
2024-02-01
Arrr, me hearties! 600 jolly new Vision Pro apps and Unity development tools be a mighty weapon to quell the Apple headset's app calamity. Let's hoist the anchor and set sail for a treasure trove of solutions, ye scurvy app problem!
Reviewers have found that while the Apple Vision Pro has impressive displays and specs, the software is lacking in some areas. Many of the apps available for the headset focus on watching something or doing work, rather than providing hands-on experiences with virtual objects. However, Apple has announced that over 600 new apps are being released for the Vision Pro, which is more than previously estimated. Unity has also launched developer tools for creating Vision Pro software, making it easier for Unity developers to create and port their apps to the Apple headset. Epic Games, the team behind Unreal Engine, has not yet announced if they will offer Vision Pro development support. However, there are still some hurdles to app development for the Vision Pro. Developers need access to Mac computers running on Apple silicon to develop visionOS apps, which may be a challenge for those who primarily use non-Mac hardware. Additionally, the Vision Pro lacks controllers, making it difficult to port existing VR and AR software to the system. Apple's unique hand tracking and eye-tracking control scheme also adds complexity. Despite these challenges, developers are expected to overcome them over time. Overall, the availability of Apple Vision Pro software in the future will depend on how developers navigate these hurdles.