Apple Likely to Restrict Camera Access to Third-Party Apps on Vision Pro Headset

Apple just laid the groundwork for the future when it unveiled the Apple Vision Pro at WWDC 2023. This headgear does mixed reality while functioning as a full computer on its own, making it more than just an AR/VR headset. Due of this, the Vision Pro stands apart from other mixed reality items you may have seen from rival companies.

Restriction to Third Party Apps for Camera

For the Vision Pro headset, we are aware that Apple will adhere to its standard privacy policies. Due to concerns about privacy, the company is unlikely to allow third-party apps to use the headset's built-in cameras.

Apple has blocked access to features on its devices before. Users of the iPhone and iPad have been constrained over time as a result of these restrictions, and the Vision Pro is likely to follow suit.

How will the Vision Pro's premium video features operate given that third-party apps won't be able to use the camera?

An Apple engineer has revealed that the company will provide these apps with a persona—also known as a digital avatar—of the user of the headset. On the Vision Pro headset, which is powered by the brand-new VisionOS platform, this feature will function on applications for video meetings such as Zoom.

Access to the Apple camera will be restricted to the point where an app must function. The headset, for instance, will display a black screen for the rear camera while you are on a Zoom call. In order to ensure that these limitations do not hinder the performance of these apps, the company will heavily rely on AI technology.

With so many apps unable to access the headset's features, Apple would hope its premium device does not feel underprepared. The Vision Pro headset isn't the only one to prevent users from accessing the camera; Meta and HTC have also taken similar measures. However, given that the Apple device costs $3500, it is essential that all features function as advertised and without issues.

The Apple Vision Pro is out of reach for many people due to its starting price of $3,499. However, it cannot be denied that this lays the groundwork for Apple's plans for spatial computing. Future generations will enjoy what is built today. Perhaps one of those will become the next iPhone, who knows?