Apple restricts access to the Vision Pro headset's outward-facing camera to protect user privacy

According to news on June 14, Apple will launch a new product called Vision next year. Pro virtual reality headset, which will have the function of running applications directly on iPhone and iPad, bringing users a new immersive experience. However, unlike the iPhone and iPad, although the Vision The Pro headset is equipped with multiple cameras, but Apple said it will not open access to these cameras to third-party applications.

It is understood that Vision The Pro's developers explained this in a session on how to optimize existing apps for visionOS. When an application requests use of the microphone and camera, Vision Pro will return different values than iPad and iPhone. When requesting to use the microphone, the application can only obtain a front-facing microphone. When requesting the use of the camera, the application will discover two cameras. The rear camera returns a black image with a forbidden symbol to support applications that assume the rear camera is available, when in fact it is a non-functional camera. When requesting the front-facing camera, the application will discover a composite camera. If the avatar (persona) is not created on the device, the application will not be able to obtain any camera images.

Apple versus Vision Pro headsets have limited outward-facing camera permissions, which may be a limitation for third-party apps. However, the inward-facing camera is still functional under certain conditions, allowing users to create an avatar to represent themselves, similar to how FaceTime is used, since it is difficult to point yourself while wearing a headset.

Apple restricts Vision to third-party applications The camera permissions of the Pro headset are not surprising. After all, this is Apple’s first virtual reality headset product. Apple usually gradually opens up some functions of hardware and software after the product matures to ensure that user privacy is fully protected.

Although Vision The Pro headset limits camera access to third-party apps, but Apple still allows users to take stereoscopic photos and videos through the camera app on visionOS. It is worth mentioning that the headset is also equipped with a dedicated hardware button to facilitate users to take photos and videos.

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