Apple's Vision Pro Set to Launch Without Virtual Keyboard
Despite the missing feature, Apple believes the $3,499 mixed-reality headset can serve as a computer replacement.
- Apple's Vision Pro, a $3,499 mixed-reality headset, is set to launch on February 2nd, but the virtual keyboard feature may be absent on launch day, according to Bloomberg insider Mark Gurman.
- The virtual keyboard was initially demonstrated in Apple's teaser videos, but Gurman describes it as 'a complete write-off' in the initial version of Apple’s visionOS software.
- Apple is preparing for the launch by training Apple Store staff on how to present and demonstrate the Vision Pro to potential customers.
- The in-store demo and purchase process for the Vision Pro will involve a face scan to ensure a proper fit and a 25-minute demo to convince potential buyers of the device's capabilities.
- Despite the absence of the virtual keyboard, Apple still believes the Vision Pro can serve as a computer replacement, with features like spatial photos, multiple-window setups, and integrated apps.