Apple has released the visionOS 1.0.3 update for its Vision Pro, featuring crucial bug fixes and a user-friendly reset option.
Before this update, users who forgot their passcode had to visit an Apple Store or acquire a special $300 Developer Strap through the Apple Developer Program for a reset. With the new update, entering an incorrect passcode multiple times prompts an option to erase the Vision Pro.
However, according to GSMArena, it is important to note that this Vision Pro update does not remove the activation lock, requiring users to log in with their Apple ID even after erasure, preventing unauthorized use if stolen.
The most recent Vision Pro update enables users to restore their headsets using their Apple ID password, eliminating the need for in-store or customer support assistance. The visionOS 1.0.3 is the initial update since the Vision Pro's release, following the prior visionOS 1.0.2 version issued before the headset's launch on February 2 in the United States.
Vision Pro Risks Highlighted
Priced at $3,499 for the 256GB storage variant, the Apple Vision Pro is available through US Apple Store locations and the company's web store. The device has micro OLED panels with a 100Hz refresh rate, an Apple M2 processor, and a new R1 chip. According to Gadgets360, these components enable iris-based biometric authentication and up to two hours of battery life on a single charge.
The trending wearable tech device from Apple uses "passthrough" video technology like Meta's headsets to capture and replicate the outside world. However, some experts warn that Virtual reality (VR) may harm the brain after prolonged usage, as per a Business Insider article. Studies suggest VR usage may alter perception, with short-term effects such as misjudging distances. Extended VR use may also lead to "simulator sickness," causing nausea and dizziness.
Vision Pro's passthrough video tech, while visually realistic, poses social challenges as conversations resemble video chats, and may also create a sense of social absence as colleagues may appear like avatars, impacting real-world interactions. The current scenario of a societal experiment of prolonged VR use prompts concerns about long-term effects on mental health and interpersonal relationships. More likely, studies on these matters will be conducted sooner or later.
Reposnible Use of Apple's VR Headset Urged
Apple cautions users against potential accidents, emphasizing that VR headsets like the Vision Pro are not designed for situations involving active impact. Vision Pro users are advised to avoid activities that might result in collisions, given the sensitivity of their eyes and the headset's distinction from protective gear like ski goggles, per CNET.
TechTimes previously reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advised the Vision Pro users to utilize the device responsibly in light of the viral videos of people using the VR headset while driving. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reminded the public that "All advanced driver assistance systems available today require the human driver to be in control and fully engaged in the driving task at all times."
