Zuckerberg Reacts to Apple’s Vision Pro

As Meta struggles to lead the way in virtual and augmented reality, Apple’s recent entry into the market has sparked both interest and concern.

With the announcement of its Vision Pro headset, rumors began circulating about Mark Zuckerberg’s perspective as CEO of Meta on the threat posed by Apple’s mixed reality headset.

During an all-staff meeting observed by The Verge, Zuckerberg discussed his reaction to the Vision Pro’s technical features.

Zuckerberg acknowledged that he had not personally experienced Apple’s Vision Pro product, despite his interest in the product.

He disclosed that Meta’s teams had “already explored” and considered the limitations of laws and physics, implying that Apple’s solutions were not wholly innovative.

He stated that the headset’s price resulted from a “design trade-off” that emphasized more expensive technology and demanded more excellent computational capabilities.

Zuckerberg noted that Apple’s decision to implement a display with a higher resolution resulted in a sevenfold increase in costs and energy utilization, necessitating a wired connection and battery.

The CEO of Meta elaborated on his remarks by discussing the divergent philosophical perspectives held by Apple and Meta, emphasizing the differences in their values and overarching objectives.

During this conversation, Zuckerberg naturally discussed the metaverse concept, which was conspicuously absent from Apple’s most recent Worldwide Developers Conference.

Zuckerberg stated:

“Our vision for the metaverse and presence is fundamentally social. Our device also encourages active engagement and participation. In contrast, every demo they showcased featured an individual sitting alone on a couch.”

He emphasized that Meta Quest is designed to cultivate virtual communities and promote interaction, highlighting its role in promoting participation.

In contrast, Apple’s Vision Pro was described as intended primarily for individual use.

Apple’s Vision Pro, unlike the Meta Quest and Meta Quest Pro, allows for control via eye movements and hand gestures, eradicating the need for controllers.

In addition, it has a translucent display and a more lightweight design. However, these sophisticated technologies contribute to the Vision Pro’s higher starting price of $3,500.

Meta’s priciest headset, the Meta Quest Pro, has a starting price of $1,000.