Pre-orders for Apple's long-awaited augmented-reality headset, Vision Pro, priced at $3,499, began on Friday ahead of its US release on February 2.
The Vision Pro is the Cupertino-based company’s first introduction of a new product category since the launch of the Apple Watch in 2015.
Chief executive Tim Cook described Vision Pro, which was first unveiled at the company’s developers conference in June, as a new era of spatial computing.
Spatial computing involves the digitisation of interactions between machines, people, objects, and their surrounding environments, enabling and enhancing actions and engagements.
How to buy Vision pro?
When customers buy Vision Pro, they need to scan their face with an iPhone or iPad with face ID. This helps the company to determine the right size headband.
Buyers need the latest version of the Apple Store app for the face scan.
Customers can place the order by going to the Apple Store page that says delivery of the product will start from February 2.
How much does it cost?
The Vision Pro is available at a starting price of $3,499 with 256GB of storage. Apple is providing a 12-month financing option for this model, which equates to $291.58 per month.
Additionally, there are other storage options, including a 512GB version priced at $3,699 and a 1TB version priced at $3,899.
AppleCare Plus, the company’s protection plan for accidental damage, is priced at about $499. A travel case to protect the device from dust and scratches is available separately for $199. An extra battery will cost $199 while prescription lens inserts can be bought for $149.
How many Vision Pro shipments are expected?
International Data Corporation expects Apple to ship fewer than 200,000 units this year. Earlier, KGI Securities analyst Christine Wang said she also expected shipments of 200,000 in the first year.
In contrast, Meta's AR-VR headsets in the first three quarters of last shipped more than 10 times Apple's expected volume, according to IDC calculations.
Credit Suisse predicted Apple could ship more than a million in the first year.
The company sold more than 1.4 million iPhones in the first year after its launch in June 2007, generating about $630 million in sales.
Can users wear glasses while using Vision Pro?
No. the device is designed to be used without glasses. If users wear glasses for vision correction, they may need to buy Zeiss optical inserts that will attach magnetically to Vision Pro.
Can customers use Vision Pro outside the US?
Apple Vision Pro is available for sale only in the US and is designed for customers in the US to use at home, at work, and while travelling, Apple said.
If a customer buys the device in the US and takes it to some country, he or she may not be able to access certain apps, features, or content due to licensing or other restrictions in other regions.
The company said it “look[s] forward to bringing Apple Vision Pro to more countries later this year”.
What can victims do?
Always use only regulated platforms
Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion
Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)
Report to local authorities
Warn others to prevent further harm
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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
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Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim (captain), Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Imrul Kayes, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mominul Haque, Nasir Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Mehedi Hasan, Shafiul Islam, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed.
Australia: Steve Smith (captain), David Warner, Ashton Agar, Hilton Cartwright, Pat Cummins, Peter Handscomb, Matthew Wade, Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson and Jackson Bird.
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Dubai works towards better air quality by 2021
Dubai is on a mission to record good air quality for 90 per cent of the year – up from 86 per cent annually today – by 2021.
The municipality plans to have seven mobile air-monitoring stations by 2020 to capture more accurate data in hourly and daily trends of pollution.
These will be on the Palm Jumeirah, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah, Rashidiyah, Al Wasl, Al Quoz and Dubai Investment Park.
“It will allow real-time responding for emergency cases,” said Khaldoon Al Daraji, first environment safety officer at the municipality.
“We’re in a good position except for the cases that are out of our hands, such as sandstorms.
“Sandstorms are our main concern because the UAE is just a receiver.
“The hotspots are Iran, Saudi Arabia and southern Iraq, but we’re working hard with the region to reduce the cycle of sandstorm generation.”
Mr Al Daraji said monitoring as it stood covered 47 per cent of Dubai.
There are 12 fixed stations in the emirate, but Dubai also receives information from monitors belonging to other entities.
“There are 25 stations in total,” Mr Al Daraji said.
“We added new technology and equipment used for the first time for the detection of heavy metals.
“A hundred parameters can be detected but we want to expand it to make sure that the data captured can allow a baseline study in some areas to ensure they are well positioned.”
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ESSENTIALS
The flights
Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Yangon from Dh2,700 return including taxes. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air offer return flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap from Dh250 return including taxes. The flight takes about 45 minutes.
The hotels
Rooms at the Raffles Le Royal in Phnom Penh cost from $225 (Dh826) per night including taxes. Rooms at the Grand Hotel d'Angkor cost from $261 (Dh960) per night including taxes.
The tours
A cyclo architecture tour of Phnom Penh costs from $20 (Dh75) per person for about three hours, with Khmer Architecture Tours. Tailor-made tours of all of Cambodia, or sites like Angkor alone, can be arranged by About Asia Travel. Emirates Holidays also offers packages.
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Serie A
Juventus v Fiorentina, Saturday, 8pm (UAE)
Match is on BeIN Sports
Specs
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Power: 659hp
Torque: 1075Nm
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Price: On request
The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre flat-six
Torque: 450Nm at 6,100rpm
Transmission: 7-speed PDK auto or 6-speed manual
Fuel economy, combined: 13.8L/100km
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The Penguin
Starring: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz
Creator: Lauren LeFranc
Rating: 4/5
