Apple invites devs from New York and Sydney to try the Vision Pro with new Lab locations
But how will Apple achieve that? After all, Meta’s headset has a solid standalone mode with a Store that offers tons of awesome experiences. And Meta has managed to secure those over the years, as different Quest models came out.
Sure, the Vision Pro is said to run iPad apps, but… What about brand new, native versions or known apps or entirely new ones?Well, the Big A is working on that. And one of the initiatives that the company has started is Developer Labs. Essentially, these are dedicated spaces around the world, where developers can go to try the Vision Pro. And two new locations just got added to the list.
It was about time, but Australia finally got its own Developer Lab and the US — with it being large and all — finally got a second lab, this time in New York. So in total, the locations right now are:
- Cupertino, CA, USA
- London, England, UK
- Munich, Germany
- Shanghai, China
- Tokyo, Japan
- New York City, USA
- Sydney, Australia
- Singapore
And that’s great! More locations is always better than less, right? Still, the criticism that it’s nowhere near as enough still stands.
Sure, for devs interested in VR, who are living close to these areas: the trip is a no-brainer and it could probably happen over the weekend. But for others, who need to travel to the other side of the country — or, you know — to an entirely different country… Definitely not as easy.
Oh, and it’d probably be costly too.
Freelance devs aren’t always in the most stable of positions when in pursuit of new financial avenues, which is what — supposedly — Apple is ultimately offering with these Developer Labs.
So, TL;DR: in most cases, you’ll have to spend a bit in order to get to see the Vision Pro live. And, you know, be an existing developer too, which is another topic entirely.But there’s another side to this criticism: with how certain the XR industry is that this type of technology is the future, making this trip may not be an expense, but an investment. And maybe — just maybe — it’d be worth it, if the Vision Pro turns out to be everything that Apple has shown thus far.
View Full BioStan, also known as Stako, is a smartphone enthusiast who loves exploring the limits of Android customization. His journey with mobile tech began with the Nokia 5110 and evolved with devices like the BlackBerry 9350 Curve and Samsung Galaxy A4. Despite his love for Android, he holds equal respect for Apple, considering the iPhone 4s as a significant milestone in mobile tech. Stan started his writing career early, contributing to MetalWorld, and harbors a passion for creative writing. Beyond smartphones, he's interested in photography, design, composition, and gaming, often preferring solo projects to hone his objective thinking. He's also an avid student of open-source technology and consoles, with a special fondness for the Pebble Watch, Arduboy, and Playdate.
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