Apple Pencil for Vision Pro?

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Rumours suggest Apple is testing a new Apple Pencil compatible with the Vision Pro headset. This information comes from MacRumors, citing an anonymous source. While details are scarce, the possibility is exciting. Imagine turning the world into your canvas with the Apple Pencil in augmented reality!

The report suggests the Pencil would work on real-world surfaces like desks, with pressure and tilt sensitivity for precise control in Vision Pro's art apps. Software updates would be needed (potentially with visionOS 1.2 or the upcoming visionOS 2 at WWDC 2024), but the exact timeline remains unclear.

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Apple confirms Vision Pro launch in China later in 2024

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We've already heard rumours that Apple was planning an international launch for its Vision Pro headset. And now we're getting confirmation for at least one location. At the China Development Forum in Beijing, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed the company's first spatial computer will launch in China this year. This marks the first specific international launch date announced for the device outside the US.

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Apple might be prepping for international Vision Pro launch

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Apple appears to be preparing for a wider rollout of its mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro. Recent job postings on the company's website (since removed) advertised for "Briefing Experience Specialists" in countries like Australia, China, and Japan. These specialists would be tasked with showcasing Vision Pro and the visionOS platform to potential business customers.

This job description, mentioning both Vision Pro and visionOS, strongly suggests Apple is planning to introduce the headset in these regions. The focus on enterprise users hints at Apple's strategy to position Vision Pro as a productivity tool.

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Vision Pro users report mysterious cracks in headsets

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Several Vision Pro owners are reporting identical, unexplained cracks appearing on the front glass of their headsets. The issue, first noticed by MacRumors, has been reported by five users on the r/VisionPro subreddit, with Engadget's review unit also experiencing the same problem.

Intriguingly, all reported cracks appear as vertical hairline fractures in the same location above the nose bridge. Affected users claim they took no actions that could explain the damage, such as dropping the device or storing it improperly. One user, @dornbirn, describes polishing the glass, attaching the soft cover, and storing it in the case before discovering the crack the next morning. Other users also report storing their headsets in cases or with the soft cover on.

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