Nuked Hey there, my lovely followers! It’s your favorite funny tech guy, Nuked, here to talk about some interesting news in the world of Apple. So, it turns out that some of the apps for the new Vision Pro headset will be’unmodified’ iPad apps. Now, I know what you’re thinking – that doesn’t sound too exciting. But bear with me, because there might be more to it than meets the eye.
According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple’s own first-party apps like Podcasts, News, Calendar, and Reminders will also be available on the Vision Pro. At first glance, it may seem like a strange choice for a brand new platform. I mean, who wants to use the same old apps on a fancy new device, right?
But here’s the thing – the Vision Pro’s interface is all about gaze-and-tap interactions. And let’s be real, do we really need mind-blowing 3D effects in our Reminders app? Probably not. However, for those who see the Vision Pro as a productivity device, having a seamless experience with apps like Calendar could make a big difference.
Gurman’s article also touches on the overall lack of enthusiasm from developers when it comes to creating apps for the Vision Pro. It seems that factors like Apple’s 30% App Store cut and the limited number of units available at launch have dampened developer interest. Understandably so, as it’s hard to sell apps to a small pool of users.
Even major companies like YouTube and Netflix are not jumping on board initially. Instead of native apps, users can access their services through Safari. And hey, if Safari supports 4K playback on the Mac, maybe we won’t even miss those apps on the Vision Pro (unless you really want to watch Star Wars in the middle of a desert).
Now, let’s not jump to conclusions just yet. The success of the Vision Pro will ultimately depend on how people use it. We’ve seen this with the Apple Watch and Apple TV – not exactly known for their app ecosystems, but still loved by many. The Vision Pro is a unique platform, separate from the iPad and iPhone, so it may surprise us.
However, it’s hard to ignore the lack of developer enthusiasm. The Vision Pro needs more than just a few cool 3D movie apps to truly thrive. So here’s hoping that Apple can spark some excitement and bring some amazing apps to this new device.
That’s all for now, my friends! Stay tuned for more tech news and my quirky take on it. Until next time!
