Whole body tracking and fitness apps: Apple has developed many more unannounced features for the Vision Pro headset

Earlier this month, Apple finally officially unveiled its first augmented and virtual reality headset, Apple Vision Pro. Its capabilities are impressive, but as it turns out, the company has developed many more features that it didn't reveal at the presentation.

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Wayne Ma of The Information says that Apple has been working or has already developed some unannounced features that may be added by the headset's launch (early 2024) or even later with visionOS software updates. Or they may not be added at all.

Former employees who worked on the device said that the company has many more fitness apps planned, including interaction with content on a cycling machine and even special headbands that absorb sweat well. Collaborations with brands such as Nike for headset workouts were also discussed.

In addition, Apple wanted the headset to be able to track the user's entire body, not just their head and arm movements. This feature is one of the reasons why the device has two cameras that point downwards and can see the wearer's body and hands. Earlier this month, Apple officials told developers that full body tracking would not be available even in time for the launch of the Vision Pro.

The report says that Apple was planning to make 3D content available on the Apple TV+, but that could be announced later.

Source: The Information