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Why it matters: Apple’s brand-new Vision Pro headset is set for launch tomorrow, February 2, however ahead of that, a variety of publications were permitted to release their hands-on sneak peeks. While these primarily applaud the headset’s outstanding hardware and immersive visuals, one unnoticeable information apparently passed under everybody’s radar.
A brand-new discovery on the Apple Vision Pro by eagle-eyed tech sleuth Ray Wong is making waves. As it ends up, the headset’s booster cable can be quickly eliminated utilizing a SIM eject tool. This came as a shock because the pack appears completely connected initially glimpse. Pop the cable television out and you’ll discover what looks like a souped-up Lightning port.
The cable television appears to have a 12-pin adapter, making it especially larger than the unfortunate 8-pin Lightning cable television– although, fortunately, it still appears leaner than the 32-pin monstrosity that energized the iPhone 4. What’s the offer with this tricky detachable cable television? There are a number of possible descriptions for this style option.
l utilized a SIM card push pin to “unlock” the cable television linked to the Apple Vision Pro battery pack. It popped right out. pic.twitter.com/tShScpMlvr
— Ray Wong (@raywongy) January 31, 2024
The most useful one is that it’s for maintenance and repair work. If the cable television gets harmed, there ‘d be no requirement to change the whole battery– simply switch out the cable television and you’re excellent to go. Provided Apple’s concentrate on sustainability nowadays, a quickly exchangeable part makes good sense. The very same goes if the battery stops holding enough charge after a year or 2 of usage. You would not need to get a brand-new cable television.
Why go through the difficulty of making an entire brand-new exclusive adapter that looks simply like Lightning? It’s possible that Apple being Apple, wishes to prevent using third-party batteries. If you desire to change the cable television or battery down the roadway, you’ll most likely have to buy an initial part.
… however that equates to less control for Apple.
Whatever the genuine inspiration, it’s an entertaining discover. It would’ve been a lot cooler and more consumer-friendly if the Vision Pro just utilized a basic USB-C cable television that dealt with any off-the-shelf battery pack. That equates to less control for Apple.
In the meantime, the Vision Pro’s fat Lightning cable television stays a secret. Possibly it’s simply an engineering peculiarity, or maybe it’s a brand-new effort by Apple to keep users in their walled garden. In either case, anticipate plenty more surprises as individuals dig even more into this [don’t call it VR/AR] device