Apple's Vision Pro Adds Guest and Travel Modes for Enhanced User Experience

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Apple has announced that the Vision Pro, its spatial computing headset, will include Guest and Travel modes.
The Guest mode allows family and friends to use your Vision Pro with limited access to certain apps such as Photos and Safari. Optic ID is a feature of the device which uses an eye-scan to unlock it, making it possible for Vision Pro to automatically enter Guest mode if someone other than the primary user puts it on.
Travel Mode stabilizes visuals on the Vision Pro for users wearing headsets while traveling by airplane. The device will also include access to more than 150 3D movies across services such as Disney+ and Apple TV.
Apple's Vision Pro Adds Guest and Travel Modes for Enhanced User Experience

Apple has announced that the Vision Pro, its spatial computing headset, will include Guest and Travel modes. The Guest mode allows family and friends to use your Vision Pro with limited access to certain apps such as Photos and Safari. Optic ID is a feature of the device which uses an eye-scan to unlock it, making it possible for Vision Pro to automatically enter Guest mode if someone other than the primary user puts it on. Travel Mode stabilizes visuals on the Vision Pro for users wearing headsets while traveling by airplane. The device will also include access to more than 150 3D movies across services such as Disney+ and Apple TV.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

61%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Apple Vision Pro: EyeSight, comfort, and more impressions from my latest demo

9to5Mac Chance Miller Thursday, 18 January 2024 02:36
  • Unique Points
    • , Vision Pro comfort, fit, and sizing
    • The most important aspect of Vision Pro is comfort. To get started, I scanned my head using a process that's somewhat similar to setting up Face ID on a new iPhone.
    • Is Vision Pro heavy? Yes, absolutely. It feels heavy in your hands when you pick it up and heavy when attached to your face at first.
  • Accuracy
    • Vision Pro pre-orders begin on Friday.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that this is not a review but then proceeds to provide their thoughts and impressions about the product which are subjective opinions rather than objective analysis. Secondly, the author uses sensational language such as 'impressions' and 'most important aspect' when describing Vision Pro comfort without providing any evidence or data to support these claims. Thirdly, the article is biased towards Apple by only mentioning their products and not considering other options in the market.
    • The article is biased towards Apple by only mentioning their products and not considering other options in the market.
    • The author uses sensational language such as 'impressions' and 'most important aspect' when describing Vision Pro comfort without providing any evidence or data to support these claims.
    • The author claims that this is not a review but then proceeds to provide their thoughts and impressions about the product which are subjective opinions rather than objective analysis.
  • Fallacies (70%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Apple is including two bands in the box: the Solo Knit Band and the Dual Loop Band. However, this statement does not provide any evidence or reasoning for why these specific bands were chosen over others. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by stating that there are only two options available when in fact Apple is offering more than just those two bands. The article also contains an informal fallacy of hasty generalization when the author states that they didn't find themselves as affected by Vision Pro's weight as other people who experienced the same demo, without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim.
    • The Solo Knit Band is aesthetically pleasing but not practical
    • Apple only offers two options when in fact they offer more than just those two bands
    • The author makes a false dilemma by stating that there are only two options available
  • Bias (75%)
    The article contains examples of religious bias and ideological bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable.
    • > Right off the bat, I'll make it clear that this is not a review. My demo today was around 30 minutes, which is not long enough to draw any firm conclusions.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      Chance Miller has a conflict of interest on the topic of Apple Vision Pro as he is an employee at 9to5mac which is owned by The Verge Media Group. This group also owns Vox Media which owns Polygon and Recode.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Apple Vision Pro as they are an employee of 9to5mac which is owned by The Verge Media Group. This group also owns Vox Media which owns Polygon and Dotdash.

        67%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        I spent the morning with the Apple Vision Pro

        TechCrunch Brian Heater Thursday, 18 January 2024 00:08
        • Unique Points
          • Avatar first arrived in theaters in 2009 and gave audiences one of the most immersive filmgoing experiences.
          • Some audience members reported experiencing depression after watching Avatar, a phenomenon known as 'Avatar Depression'.
          • The Apple Vision Pro is not a virtual reality headset but rather a spatial computing device that can be experienced in augmented or fully immersive mode.
          • Apple is giving select members of the media demos of the Apple Vision Pro this week, and you spent some time with it earlier today.
        • Accuracy
          • Avatar first arrived in theaters in 2009 and gave audiences one of the most immersive filmgoing experiences.
          • Extended reality experiences can cause cognitive dissonance and motion sickness due to their immersive nature.
        • Deception (30%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it uses sensationalism by stating that the Avatar movie caused depression among some viewers. While this may have been a phenomenon experienced by some people after watching the movie, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim and it's not clear if these cases were widespread or isolated incidents.
          • The article states that 'some deemed “Avatar Depression.”', but provides no evidence for this. It also uses sensationalism by stating that the movie caused depression among some viewers.
        • Fallacies (75%)
          The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that CNN reported on the phenomenon of 'Avatar Depression' without providing any evidence or citation for this claim. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction when describing how these extended reality experiences can be both immersive and jarring, creating motion sickness in some cases.
          • The article states that CNN reported on the phenomenon of 'Avatar Depression' without providing any evidence or citation for this claim. This is an appeal to authority fallacy.
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          Brian Heater has a conflict of interest on the topics of Apple Vision Pro, spatial computing, mixed reality and augmented reality as he is an employee at TechCrunch which covers these topics extensively.

          83%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          Vision Pro Will Include "Guest" & "Travel" Modes, Access to 150 3D Movies

          Road to VR Ben Lang Thursday, 18 January 2024 03:47
          • Unique Points
            • Vision Pro will include Guest and Travel modes
            • “Travel” mode can be used to stabilize visuals for use on planes
            • Optic ID feature uses an eye-scan to unlock the headset, making it possible for Vision Pro to automatically enter Guest mode if someone other than the primary user puts it on
          • Accuracy
            • Users will have access to more than 150 3D movies across services like Disney+, Apple TV, and other streaming apps
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the viewing experience on launch day and quotes Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger to hype up the headset as a new media platform. Additionally, there are multiple instances where the author states that Vision Pro is being pitched hardest for passive media consumption, which could be seen as an appeal to authority fallacy.
            • The viewing experience on launch day will include access to some 150 3D movies across Apple TV and other streaming apps like Disney+.
            • Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger is quoted saying, “At Disney, we’re constantly searching for new ways to entertain, inform, and inspire by combining exceptional creativity with groundbreaking technology to create truly remarkable experiences.”
            • The author states that Vision Pro will be pitched hardest for passive media consumption.
            • Apple tapped Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger to hype the headset as a new media platform.
          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The author has a conflict of interest with Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and Apple as they are both mentioned in the article. The article also mentions that Vision Pro will include guest mode which is likely to be used for travel purposes.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Apple and Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger. The article mentions that Vision Pro will include guest mode which is likely to be used by Walt Disney for their movies.

              79%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              I'm not buying an Apple Vision Pro — but here's how Apple could change my mind

              Tom's Guide Philip Michaels Wednesday, 17 January 2024 07:00
              • Unique Points
                • The Apple Vision Pro is a spatial computing headset.
                • It costs $3,499 and the author believes it's too expensive for them to buy.
                • Apple has designed a well-thought-out, feature-rich product that fills no unmet need in their life or solves any problem they have yet encountered. However, other than comfort issues with headsets and feeling isolated when wearing one, the author doesn't see any major drawbacks to it.
                • The Apple Vision Pro needs apps to be more compelling for the author. They want an app that specifically takes advantage of its feature set and uses overlays or augmented reality.
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Fallacies (75%)
                The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Apple has designed a well-thought-out product without providing any evidence for this claim. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe the cost of the Apple Vision Pro as being too high and not worth it for someone like them who is not made of money.
                • The author states that Apple has designed a well-thought-out product without providing any evidence to support this claim. This is an example of an appeal to authority fallacy.
              • Bias (85%)
                The article is biased towards the Apple Vision Pro. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who do not buy the product and implies that they are missing out on something great. Additionally, the author mentions their own personal discomfort with wearing headsets for prolonged periods of time, which could be seen as a subjective opinion rather than an objective assessment.
                • It seems like Apple has designed a well-thought-out, feature-rich product that fills no unmet need in my life or solves any problem I have yet to encounter. Other than that, it seems fine.
                  • I won't be lining up to buy one
                    • There's the matter of cost
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      Philip Michaels has a financial interest in Apple as he is writing for Tom's Guide which is owned by Penske Business Media. He also mentions the $3,499 price tag of the product and his personal experience with it.
                      • The article was published on tomsguide.com which is owned by Penske Business Media.
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        The author of the article has a personal relationship with Apple as he is a former employee and may be biased in his coverage of the Vision Pro. He also does not disclose any conflicts of interest on his topics, which include the price tag and comfort of the headset, both potential sources of financial ties for him.
                        • I've been an Apple fan since I joined the company as a tech writer back in 2015. But even with my loyalty to Cupertino, I can't bring myself to buy an Apple Vision Pro when it launches next year. Sure, the headset looks amazing and has some impressive features that could make me reconsider. But at $3,499 a pop, is it worth it? And how comfortable will those headsets be for long sessions of spatial video watching?

                        86%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                        Apple Highlights Guest and Travel Modes on Vision Pro

                        Nanoleaf Skylight Smarter Kit Joe Rossignol Tuesday, 16 January 2024 00:00
                        • Unique Points
                          • Guest User mode allows family and friends to use your Vision Pro with limited access to certain apps
                          • `Travel Mode` stabilizes visuals on the Vision Pro for users wearing the headset on an airplane
                          • The Guest User mode restricts primary user's Apple ID account settings, Optic ID, passcode, passwords, Apple Pay, Persona and health data while active
                        • Accuracy
                          • Guest User mode automatically shuts off if the headset is not worn within five minutes when turned on via Control Center
                          • Travel Mode was first discovered by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser last year in visionOS beta code
                          • `Optic IDb feature uses an eye-scan to unlock the headset, making it possible for Vision Pro to automatically enter Guest mode if someone other than the primary user puts it on
                        • Deception (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Fallacies (75%)
                          The article contains two fallacies: Appeal to Authority and Inflammatory Rhetoric. The author cites Apple's official press release as a source of information for the Guest User mode on Vision Pro, which is an appeal to authority. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that
                          • Apple says
                          • <https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/16/>
                        • Bias (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          Joe Rossignol has a conflict of interest on the topics of Apple Vision Pro and Guest User mode as he is a MacRumors contributor. He may have financial ties to Apple or personal relationships with individuals at the company that could influence his reporting.