Vision Pro Developer Strap: Apple’s New Version

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* New Headband: Apple⁤ is releasing a new, more comfortable headband made of knitted fabric.This comes⁤ standard with the vision Pro (starting at €3700).
* Updated Developer Strap: ⁢ The ‍Developer Strap, which adds a USB-C port, is getting an ⁤update (“2nd generation”).
* Developer Strap Pricing: The new Developer strap costs €329 (same price as the previous version) or $299 plus tax in the US.
* Increased Throughput: The biggest improvement is the data transfer speed.The new strap offers “up to 20 Gbps” throughput,a significant upgrade from the⁣ previous version’s estimated 5 Gbps (USB 3.0). This will improve file transfer speeds⁤ and connection stability.
* Functionality: The Developer⁢ Strap is designed to accelerate development of graphics-intensive apps and games, ‍and is also necessary for resetting the ⁢Vision Pro via a Mac.
*⁢ Compatibility: ⁤ The new Developer Strap is compatible with both the original ⁣Vision Pro (M2) and the new Vision Pro (M5).
* Audio: The strap still includes integrated⁤ “Dual Driver Audio Pods” (speakers).
* Developer Account Required: You need an Apple Developer account (free to create) to purchase the Developer ⁢Strap.
* SIM‍ Tool: A special tool (similar to a SIM ejector tool) is included with the strap to loosen the existing⁣ connections.

In essence, Apple is improving the developer experience with faster data transfer speeds and maintaining compatibility with older Vision Pro models.