Here’s how Apple could be selling the Vision Pro in stores
We're still not sure when the Apple Vision Pro will go on sale, but when it does appear in Apple Stores, it looks like it will have its own special display stand that shows off everyone's mixed reality headset. corners.
This is evident from a database of intellectual property discovered by a MacRumors contributor, and it comes with attached diagrams. The headset will apparently be placed in the air, just like at launch.
The separate battery pack will be placed at the bottom of the Vision Pro stand, but not hidden from view, and it looks like there will be two Apple Vision Pro headsets for every display mat in the store.
That's about all we can get from this document, but it's interesting to get a glimpse of what Apple is up to – as it tries to get customers to part with the $3,499 (about £2,760) / AU$5,225) required to use one of these devices.
What awaits you?
The only thing Apple has said about a release date is “early next year.” Those in the know suggest this could be January, but other reports suggested it could be March. Apparently training is planned for Apple Store employees on how to demonstrate the device.
While some Apple flagship stores are expected to have hands-on areas where you can test out the Apple Vision Pro, it's unlikely that this will be the case at every outlet. However, buyers may have to call a store first to purchase the headset.
That's because the headband, light seal, and prescription lenses (if necessary) all need to be configured specifically for each person. Don't be surprised if Apple lets you order the Vision Pro online, but then tells you you have to go to a store to pick it up.
The high price and limited availability point to a piece of hardware that Apple doesn't expect to sell in large numbers – but this is certainly the start of something big for the company, with rumors of future Apple Vision Pro headsets already circulating .