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Apple’s Vision Pro AR Headset Makes Canadian Debut
Apple has officially launched its highly anticipated Vision Pro augmented reality headset in Canada, marking its debut in the country, along with France, Germany, and the U.K.
The Vision Pro, priced at $5,000 in Canada, promises users a unique sensory experience in a digitally immersive world where they can engage in various activities such as viewing photos, attending meetings, playing games, and more.
Ahead of its Canadian release, industry analyst Wamsi Mohan from Bank of America estimated Apple’s sales projections for the Vision Pro at a lower range of half a million units, attributing the potential slower adoption to its premium pricing.
Apple’s Vice President, Mike Rockwell, emphasized the significance of in-store demos to showcase the device’s capabilities, underscoring the unparalleled experience the Vision Pro offers consumers.
A recent demonstration for The Canadian Press highlighted how the Vision Pro allows wearers to interact with 3D objects such as dinosaurs and race cars in their physical space through the headset’s advanced features.
Rockwell praised the Vision Pro as a powerful platform that integrates seamlessly with Apple’s ecosystem, offering a blend of entertainment and productivity features like never before.
Looking ahead, industry experts anticipate further refinements in future iterations of the Vision Pro to enhance its usability and appeal to a broader consumer base, drawing comparisons to Apple’s iterative product enhancements in previous releases.
Rockwell, adhering to Apple’s standard practice of secrecy regarding future products, refrained from discussing specific plans but expressed enthusiasm for the current state of the Vision Pro platform.