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With only a few days left until Apple’s Vision Pro grabs everyone’s attention, many are wondering how successful – or not – the tech giant will be with its most important product launch in years. People are guessing.
A key factor is expected to be the level of interest developers show in creating bespoke apps for mixed reality headsets, with some major platforms such as Netflix, Spotify and YouTube offering bespoke apps. I have decided to refrain from.
But in a big boost Wednesday, Microsoft announced that its productivity-focused 365 apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Loop, and AI companion Copilot will be available on Vision Pro on Friday. Ta. App store.
It’s important to note that these aren’t simple ports of existing apps, but are designed from the ground up to take advantage of some of the features offered by Apple’s Vision Pro headset.
For example, PowerPoint’s custom immersive environment lets you practice your presentation as if you were in front of an audience.
Excel, on the other hand, can be used with Vision Pro’s so-called “infinite canvas,” which moves digital content away from traditional 2D settings and treats it as if it were part of physical space.
When it comes to Word, Vision Pro’s immersive environment and Word’s Focus Mode help you block out distractions and properly immerse yourself in the document you’re working on.
It’s similar to Vision Pro zoom, You can make video calls in Teams while wearing the Vision Pro headset. Other people on the call will see a digital avatar of your full face based on the scan. This is a feature made possible by Vision Pro’s Persona tool.
You can also access the AI-powered Copilot service through Apple’s headset to draft, edit, and summarize documents using natural voice commands.
“At Microsoft, we are committed to delivering great Microsoft 365 experiences on the platforms and devices our customers love,” wrote Microsoft’s Gabriel Valdez Malpartida. post Announcing the news. “We have worked closely with Apple for years to bring these experiences to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Now, with Apple Vision Pro, these apps can take advantage of the infinite canvas of spatial computing. , can be displayed side by side at any scale for incredible multitasking.”
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