Zoom, the popular video conferencing platform, has introduced a new app specifically designed for the Apple Vision Pro, the mixed reality headset. This app brings a range of innovative features to enhance the immersive nature of virtual meetings by incorporating elements from the participants’ physical surroundings. The Apple Vision Pro is set to hit the US market on February 2, and the Zoom app will be available for download from the App Store on the same day.
Zoom’s new app for the Apple Vision Pro leverages Apple’s Personas feature, allowing participants to create digital avatars for meetings. These avatars are automatically generated by the headset using machine learning to replicate real-time movements and expressions, adding a unique dimension to virtual interactions. Additionally, the app introduces a Spatial Zoom Experience feature, enabling users to scale virtual meeting rooms to real-life dimensions, fostering a sense of physical presence during remote meetings.
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The Apple Vision Pro comes with various storage options, with prices starting at $3,499 for the 256GB variant, $3,699 for the 512GB model, and $3,899 for the 1TB version.
Zoom also shared plans for upcoming features, including 3D Object Sharing, which will enable users to share and view 3D models from different angles, making it ideal for collaboration among designers and animators. Zoom Team Chat is slated to be integrated into the app in the first half of the year, facilitating easy communication among Apple Vision Pro users. Additionally, a real-world pinning feature will allow users to pin up to five participants in their physical environment, enhancing the immersive experience. The app will also offer the option to remove the background of participants, further enhancing the feeling of physical presence in virtual meetings.
