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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Apple’s Vision Pro VR headset improves Personas to make them more realistic

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The Apple Vision Pro VR headset boasts a fascinating feature: Personas. These digital avatars allow you to see a virtual representation of yourself during calls, Zoom meetings, and other interactions. Initially, these Personas had an eerie quality, but Apple has made significant improvements in their latest release.

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YouTube has an Apple Vision Pro app in the works

The Apple Vision Pro App Store made its debut but it was missing some key apps, including Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify. However, YouTube enthusiasts can take heart: the company has confirmed that a YouTube app is part of their roadmap for the Vision Pro. While YouTube gave no specific timeline, it expressed excitement about the launch. And the company assured users that they are committed to providing a great experience in Safari for Vision Pro users for now.

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Zoom's Apple Vision Pro app shows facial expressions via digital avatars

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Zoom is introducing innovative features for Vision Pro headset users, including the use of the Apple headset's Persona feature. Persona lets you create lifelike digital avatars that mirror facial expressions and hand movements in real-time.

You can present yourself as your dynamic Personas during Zoom and FaceTime calls. So, even if you aren't using a traditional webcam, they'll get to see your reactions. Zoom is among the first major third-party apps to leverage this cutting-edge technology, with Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex slated to follow suit.

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