At Apple’s WWDC last month, the company made several announcements, including the unveiling of the highly-anticipated mixed reality headset called Apple Vision Pro. With groundbreaking specifications and features, the headset comes with a hefty price tag of $3,499. Now, Apple is taking the excitement further by introducing the Vision Pro Developer Kit. This kit is specifically designed to empower developers, providing them with the necessary tools to create innovative apps and games for the new App Store on Vision Pro.
The Vision Pro Developer Kit aims to streamline the app-building and testing process on Vision Pro, enabling developers to deliver exceptional spatial experiences. As the world embraces the potential of mixed reality, Apple is committed to fostering a thriving ecosystem of immersive applications that take full advantage of the visionOS features and capabilities.
It’s worth noting that Apple reserves the right to request the headsets back from developers at any time, likely to ensure the continued improvement and refinement of the mixed reality experience on Vision Pro.
Developers interested in participating in this initiative can apply for a Vision Pro developer kit by going through a brief application process. To be eligible, applicants must be Account Holders in the Apple Developer Program. The application requires providing details about the team’s development skills, existing apps, and a compelling description of the envisioned app or game that will leverage the visionOS features.
If selected, developers will receive a loaned Vision Pro developer kit, which will be essential in preparing their apps for the launch of the new App Store on Vision Pro. The kit includes all the necessary resources to aid developers in building, iterating, and efficiently testing their creations. Apple experts will be available for regular check-ins, providing valuable UI design and development guidance to ensure that the resulting apps offer a superior user experience.
