Vision Pro: Up close and very personal

Well, that didn’t take long. Apple launched Vision Pro last Friday, and already folks are walking down city streets and even driving cars while wearing the headsets. Sure, they’re probably mostly “influencers” looking for views, but it’s still wild to see.

iFixit didn’t waste any time ripping apart Apple’s new $3,500 face computer, either. The teardown shows the Vision Pro’s remarkably sophisticated hardware, which is pretty mind-blowing all on its own.

And if you want something a little less concerned with nuts, bolts, screwdrivers and spudgers, check out our own Vision Pro unboxing/first impressions. Cult of Mac publisher Leander Kahney grabbed a headset on launch day, and he’s mightily impressed.

Originally a skeptic, he now calls himself a “zealous convert.”

Also in today’s newsletter:

• If you haven’t signed up for a Vision Pro demo, Leander’s firsthand account explains what the sessions are like. We’re talking tears, fears, surprises and overwhelming joy.

• Renders based on leaked CADs give us a first glimpse of what iPhone 16 might look like.

• It appears that WWII action/drama Masters of the Air is another hit for Apple TV+.

• And Apple really wants you to get to know Usher, who’s set to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show.

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

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