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Apple revealed Vision Pro tech specs today as pre-orders went live in the United States. One specification appears to have been published with an error, however, as the tech specs page has changed since this morning.

Chance talks about his second time going hands-on with the Apple Vision Pro, including trying the newly announced Disney+ experiences. We also discuss the preorder process, and the newly released tech specs and accessories for Apple’s upcoming headset. There’s also an ongoing debacle about exactly what third party apps, if any, will be available on visionOS at launch.

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Pre-orders for the Apple Vision Pro began this Friday in the United States, with prices starting at $3,499. Customers can also buy some accessories, such as a Travel Case and ZEISS corrective lenses. To buy these optical inserts, customers must upload a valid prescription – and Apple is now informing customers whether or not their prescription has been approved.

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Apple has confirmed more details about Vision Pro’s support for AirPlay. According to the company, Vision Pro supports up to 1080p AirPlay for mirroring your view in Apple Vision Pro to any AirPlay‑enabled device.

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For the first time, Apple has revealed how much Vision Pro weighs. According to the company, Vision Pro weighs between 21.2 and 22.9 ounces (600 to 650 grams). Apple has also confirmed that the Vision Pro’s standalone battery weighs 353 grams.

That variation in weight is due to the Light Seal and head band configuration, Apple says.

Apple has published its Vision Pro repair/replacement costs for issues like cracked front glass as well as a full replacement due to other damage. Replacing the $3,500+ headset for “other damage” will run $2,399 without Apple’s extended warranty and the front glass alone is a $799 repair.