Apple’s Vision Pro VR/Mixed Reality Headset Boasts Enhanced Battery Life for Extended 2D Video Playback. Apple has recently unveiled updates about Vision Pro, its innovative Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality headset. The company announced the availability date for Vision Pro and revealed that its external battery supports “up to 2.5 hours of 2D video playback,” which is a notable improvement over its general usage capacity on a single charge.
According to details on Apple’s website, this 2.5-hour playback duration for 2D video is based on tests conducted in a standard environment, specifically using 2D content available through the Apple TV app. This extension of battery life is a significant enhancement, especially for users looking to enjoy extended media consumption sessions.
Vision Pro is designed to seamlessly integrate digital content with the physical world, transcending the limitations of traditional monitors. It offers a fully three-dimensional interface that users can control with their eyes, hands, and voice. Powered by visionOS, the operating system of Vision Pro, it enables interaction with digital content as if it were physically present in the user’s space.
Among its features, Vision Pro offers immersive options for watching films and videos. Users can enjoy 2D content with the sensation of being in a movie theater, thanks to its expansive viewing capabilities.
This announcement marks the first time Apple has specified the 2.5-hour capability for 2D video playback with the external battery. Previously, the external battery pack was generally described as providing up to 2 hours of use. Furthermore, Apple has updated the device’s description page, removing previous mentions of using the viewer while connected to an external power source.
Since June of the previous year, Apple has been providing developers with software development kits to create apps specifically designed for Vision Pro. Expectations are high for a variety of applications, with Apple envisioning a new class of spatial computing apps. These apps are set to leverage the vast potential of Vision Pro, further blurring the boundaries between digital content and the physical world, offering users a truly unique and immersive experience.