Apple’s announcement of its Vision Pro virtual reality headset on June 5, 2023, elicited some strong opinions across the board. Could it replace the iPhone and mainstream the metaverse, as some have claimed? Or is it just another overpriced wearable for the wealthy? Indeed, with a $3,500 price tag, the Apple Vision Pro will not be for everyone, but if previous Apple product launches are any indication, brand diehards and techies will be lined up to purchase it when it’s available next year. 

In this article, experts weigh in on Apple’s Vision Pro virtual reality headset, how it fits in a metaverse future, and its promise for AR, VR and spatial computing.