Apple Vision Pro Launches in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore
Apple expands Vision Pro headset availability to China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. Priced at $3,499, the device faces mixed reviews on functionality, control, comfort, and VR experience. VisionOS 2 update introduces new features.
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Apple has launched its Vision Pro spatial computing headset in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, expanding its availability outside the United States for the first time. The $3,499 headset has seen slowing sales domestically, prompting its release in new markets like the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, and Germany. Reviews for the device have been mixed, with users praising the hardware and technology but questioning its functionality, control system, comfort, and overall VR experience. Apple introduced visionOS 2 at WWDC, the first major update for the Vision Pro, featuring new features like a redesigned Photos app, support for spatial photos, a larger Mac Virtual Display, and mouse compatibility. The staggered release in additional markets aims to reignite interest in the device amid varying user feedback and expectations.
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