I guess my current policy on #VisionPro is that anyone bragging (humble, or otherwise) about owning one, wearing one, or generally promoting it in any way is very likely to get an insta-block from me.
I think I’m one of the (few?) humans who could use the new Apple iFacePlate right now. I’ve got this project where I’m intensely editing a large complex doc, frequently accessing several other large complex docs (& browser) for materials. I have a big outboard screen, but still a painful amount of window shuffling. The ability to simultaneously display and read more BIG windows than any physical screen could manage would make my life way easier.
I think the primary problem with #VisionPro is how it tries to solve a non-existing problem. I thought this was the case when they introduced Apple Watch too but I was wrong there. The watch’s focus on health tracking saved it. But here no one needs an augmented reality experience, except maybe professionals who’s work is assisted by VR.
Sure watching emerisve entertainment is cool. Is that enough? Maybe when the price comes down eventually. Also the creep factor is very high hurdle. 🤷♂️ #WWDC
I’m at the stage now where I just skip over podcast chapters that are dedicated to Apple’s Vision Pro. And if the podcast doesn't have chapters, I just mark it as listened and then delete the podcast episode.
Can someone who’s tried out #VisionPro explain to be how you surf to a specific destination in Safari? Do you have to speak the URL? I’m super dubious. cc @jsnell@gruber@viticci
Heard two different podcasts this week that talked about #VisionPro being a "dystopian" product, and also specifically calling out in-office use.
I'm receptive to the former charge, although I don't feel that way (not very strongly, in any case), but the latter I disagree strongly with. Is Vision Pro at work more dystopian than open-plan offices are today? Is it more dystopian than an office full of low-wall cubes, monitors positioned facing out so everyone can see everyone else's screens?
The answer to the question of “What is the use case / why did you make for your 3rd party #VisionPro app?” Has to be more than simply “Because we can.”
There has to be a compelling reason for users to don this big piece of equipment, instead of simply pulling their phones out from their pocket, easily and quickly. If there isn’t then you’ve missed the point IMHO.
To those reviewers of #VisionPro complaining "Why would a father hide himself behind a set of goggles at his kid's birthday party? They should spend that time w/their kids, not with their face hidden."
I say: You must be young...you don't remember your parent hiding behind a behemoth of a VHS camera the size of a small suitcase.
They're too used to holding an #iPhone at shoulder height - face in full view.
Some of us remember. And we lived through it as kids. We're fine. Unscarred.