Apple unveils dev kit program for Vision Pro

Apple is preparing to launch its Vision Pro AR headset in 2024 and has started loaning developer kits to approved developers. The Vision Pro will be powered by "visionOS" and will feature a range of applications, including those from major developers like Adobe, Microsoft, and Netflix.

Distribution of Vision Pro Developer Kits: Apple is offering Vision Pro developer kits to selected developers.

Developers need to apply and provide details about their team's skills and existing apps.

Approved developers will receive help setting up the Vision Pro, UI design guidance, and code troubleshooting assistance.

Apple reserves the right to see the list of staff authorized to work on the dev kit and restricts unauthorized access.

Public discussion about the Vision Pro is forbidden.

Priority and Terms of the Developer Program: Apple is giving priority to developers creating apps using visionOS features.

All developers are required to return their development kit upon request.

Developer labs for the Vision Pro will be held in various cities around the world.

Apple has also released a compatibility checklist for visionOS apps.

About the Vision Pro and visionOS: The Vision Pro AR headset, expected to retail at $3,499, was unveiled at Apple's WWDC conference in June.

The device is powered by visionOS and offers a variety of applications from major developers.

Applications include those from Adobe, Microsoft, Netflix, Cisco, Zoom, and more.

Over 100 Apple Arcade titles will be playable on VisionOS from day one.

New App Store for Vision Pro: The Vision Pro launch will coincide with the debut of a new app store.

This new store will host all apps available for the Vision Pro.

It includes a medical software for anatomy renders and an engineering app for visualizing physics phenomena.