Apple Vision Pro developer kit applications open in July

苹果表示，他们将在七月份开始向开发者提供VisionPro开发套件的申请机会。

In addition to releasing its first round of developer tools last week, including an "emulator" for the Vision Pro software, Apple wants to give developers a chance to try out the headset for themselves.

Applications for the Vision Pro development kit will open in July, the company said, with details to be announced in due course.hereannounced.

It's unclear how many dev kits Apple plans to send or when they will begin shipping, but given Apple's culture of extreme secrecy, it's safe to assume that the selected developers will be bound by strict non-disclosure agreements that limit their use of the device. content.

The Vision Pro development kit isn't the only way developers can test applications on real headsets.

Developers can also apply to participate in the "Vision Pro Developer Lab":

Apply for the opportunity to participate in the Apple Vision Pro Developer Lab, where you can experience your visionOS, iPadOS and iOS apps in action on Apple Vision Pro. With direct Apple support, you'll be able to test and optimize your apps and games so they're ready when Apple Vision Pro becomes available to customers. The lab will be available at six locations around the world: Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

We understand that applications to participate in the Developer Labs will also open in July.

Additionally, developers can ask Apple to evaluate their apps on visionOS themselves, though this is limited to existing iPhone and iPad apps and not for newly created visionOS apps:

If you currently have an iPad or iPhone app on the App Store, we can help you test it on Apple Vision Pro. Request a Compatibility Evaluation from App Review to get a report on how your app or game looks and behaves in visionOS.

The Vision Pro is scheduled to ship in early 2024, but Apple expects third-party apps to be ready by then.