Apple has launched its first immersive short film, Submerged, designed for the Apple Vision Pro. Directed by Edward Berger, the Oscar winning filmmaker behind All Quiet on the Western Front, the film brings viewers into the heart of a WWII submarine as the crew fights to survive a harrowing torpedo attack.
The director talks about the process of making this Apple immersive film in the official trailer on Apple’s YouTube channel, “Everything we’re doing here is the first time that anyone’s ever done it. When you put on Apple Vision Pro, it does change the way you think about creating a story. It’s a wonderful new medium that just expands the horizon of storytelling. Because you’re not watching a movie anymore, you’re inside the story. It’s going to change the future of filmmaking.”
On October 10, Submerged will be available exclusively for Apple Vision Pro users. This move by Cupertino is part of a larger effort to increase the value of its spatial computer. Despite slow sales in the U.S. and modest international reception, the company is emphasizing Vison Pro as a platform for entertainment, work, and creating new forms of interaction.
VisionOS Key updates Released
Apple has made some important improvements with VisionOS 2, focusing on improving the device’s performance, and user experience, according to reports from BGR.
- Spatial photos: It allows users to relive past moments by transforming their library photos app into spatial photos directly within the Photos app.
- New hand gestures: With visionOS 2, Apple Vision Pro users can now navigate the device more efficiently using new hand gestures to access frequently used features like Home View and Control Center. These gestures also enable quick glances at important details such as time and battery life, and allow for easy volume adjustments.
- Home View: The new features allow users to customize their Home View by organizing apps in any arrangement they prefer, including compatible apps from their iPhone and iPad.
- Travel Mode for Trains: Travellers can experience their favourite apps on the go, even on trains.
- Guest User: When sharing their Vision Pro, users can add someone as a Guest User, allowing a family member or colleague to have their eye and hand data stored for a period of 30 days.
Apple TV adds Multiview Feature
Apple TV’s app on Vision Pro is getting Multiview support, making it the ultimate platform for sports enthusiasts. Later this year, fans will be able to watch five live sports streams at the same time to keep up with all their teams.
While Apple’s Vision Pro headset, priced at over USD 3,000, is aimed at high-end buyers, Meta is focusing on affordability by reducing the price of its Quest Headsets. Meta’s goal is to offer the headsets for under USD 500, seeking to attract more customers in a market where rising living costs are making consumers hesitant to purchase expens
