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Apple Vision Pro is officially open for pre-order in the United States. It focuses on immersive spatial computing. The most important thing is to create rich software applications to attract consumers. But now it encounters a big challenge. According to foreign media statistics, as many as 46 popular apps will not provide native version apps exclusive to Vision Pro on the first day of launch.
The visionOS system created for Vision Pro has a total of 2 types of Apps. The most complete one is the re-developed exclusive version, which can make full use of the various functions of Vision Pro and have the best experience. However, developing the exclusive version is quite time-consuming. , in order to quickly expand the software ecosystem, Apple also provides developer tools to directly port the iPad version of the App to Vision Pro for use.
Under normal circumstances, every iPad program can be used on Vision Pro. However, recent statistics from foreign media “MacStories” found that many developers have withdrawn support for Vision Pro and do not plan to develop exclusive versions for the time being.
Actual statistics show that among the 46 popular apps of various types in the United States, none will launch the exclusive version of Vision Pro on the first day. Only 17 are willing to allow the iPad version to support Vision Pro, including Google YouTube, Spotify, and Netflix. They have chosen not to support it and can only Using a web browser to activate the service will greatly reduce the experience.
Research agency Trendforce is optimistic that Vision Pro shipments can reach 500,000-600,000 units. However, “MacStories” believes that software will be the key to success or failure, and the new platform will not have many users. It believes that most developers are still waiting and watching. This will make the current exclusive apps that can truly fully support Vision Pro relatively rare.
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