CUPERTINO (dpa-AFX) - Apple Vision Pro has just been made available for
purchase in several countries outside the US, with four Asian
countries including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore
now able to purchase the mixed-reality headset.

This marks the first time the product is being launched
internationally, while pre-orders have also opened up in five
additional locations: Canada, Germany, France, Australia, and the UK.

The official sale of the product is set to commence on July 12.

The pricing of the headset varies across countries. In China, for
example, the starting price is approximately 18% higher than in the
US, coming in at 29,999 yuan or approximately $4,128 compared to the
$3,500 retail price in the US.

Apple has collaborated with ZEISS to offer ZEISS Optical Inserts for
those in need of vision correction. These inserts magnetically attach
to the Vision Pro, allowing users to fully capitalize on the
display's sharpness and clarity.

For customers in the UK, Apple has announced that they can schedule a
personal one-on-one demonstration of the Apple Vision Pro at selected
Apple Store locations starting from July 12. During these sessions,
Apple team members will be on hand to assist customers in finding the
best fit, setting up the device, and exploring the various spatial
computing capabilities.

As the launch date approaches, reviews of the Vision Pro have begun
to surface. While users have generally been impressed with the
device's hardware and technology, there are some concerns regarding
its overall functionality, the intuitiveness of the gesture-based
control, as well as its weight and comfort, and the VR experience
offered by the headset, as highlighted by MacRumors.


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