This week marks a pivotal moment in the XR/VR headset market as Apple‘s highly anticipated special computing device, the Vision Pro is set to ship on February 2. Notably, Zoom is promising to revolutionize the landscape of video calling with an exclusive app for the Apple Vision Pro.

Zoom promises a more “real-world, immersive environment,” experience with Vision Pro

Zoom‘s new app is integrated with the innovative visionOS, and aims to redefine the virtual meeting experience. Among the standout features, Personas and Spatial Zoom take center stage. Personas introduce an authentic spatial representation of users during calls, allowing others to see facial and hand movements even without a dedicated camera pointed at them.

The Spatial Zoom feature empowers Apple Vision Pro users to customize their call experience by scaling it to the most suitable size. Whether enlarging the call to simulate an in-person meeting or minimizing it to fit the workspace setup, this functionality enhances the flexibility and personalization of virtual interactions.

Smita Hashim, Zoom’s Chief Product Officer, expressed the significance of this integration, stating, “The integration of Zoom on Apple Vision Pro and visionOS extends our platform promise of allowing participants the ultimate meeting experience from anywhere and delivers on our commitment of seamless collaboration and communication.”

Looking ahead, Zoom plans to introduce additional features for its Apple Vision Pro app in the spring. These include 3D object sharing, enabling users to share and experience 3D files within the headset. The integration with Zoom Team Chat and real-world pinning, allowing users to pin up to five participants anywhere in their physical space, further solidifies the app’s potential to transform and optimize professional workflows.

This announcement is noteworthy as it positions the Vision Pro as a device capable of enhancing the workday experience. With Zoom calls often considered a routine and somewhat tedious aspect of professional life, the promise of a more enjoyable, “immersive experience” could significantly impact how professionals perceive the $3,499 special computing device from Apple. The Zoom app for Apple Vision Pro is expected to be available for download from the App Store on February 2, coinciding with the headset’s official launch.

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