I was skeptical before WWDC yesterday. And I’m still skeptical. But the concept videos they showed are certainly intriguing. Price is obviously an issue right now, but they know that. If Apple hasn’t said the words yet, they will. This will be an extremely soft launch.
But the concept is there. I like that they kept talking about the idea of being “other places” without having to leave your room. I can’t remember if I’ve talked about this here, but imagine being able to tour Paris or Rome or Hong Kong without the expense of traveling there. By no means will this curb the idea of travel in and of itself. But think of the people who can’t travel to these places. People with disabilities or financial hinderances. They will have the opportunity to experience those locations, and so much more.
I know this is true for VR as a whole, and not limited to what Apple announced, but I think it’s a potentially transformative technology. Not affordable the everyday Jane right now, but prices will come down.
Again, color me intrigued.
