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Duncan Robertson

Could this patent hint at controllers for Apple Vision Pro?

A diagram from Apple's handheld controllers patent showing what looks like a giant Apple pencil.

Apple has been pretty adamant so far that its new mixed-reality headset doesn't need any controllers. While other VR headsets opt for small handheld controllers, interfacing with the Apple Vision Pro is done completely with hand tracking, eye tracking, and integrated Siri voice commands. However, a new patent filed by Apple could hint that the company is expanding the headset's portfolio.

We're yet to try the Apple Vision Pro since it's only launched in the US, so we aren't quite sure how it'll match up against the best VR headsets. Personally, I think the lack of tactile controllers in VR gaming scenarios would mean it'll miss a certain element of "feel" that's surprisingly important to that type of experience. 

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