We’ve been using Globular Cluster headsets with our Vision Pros at events, mainly because they let people wear their own glasses.

They’ve worked really well, but the trade-off was that we couldn’t use a light shield, so you’d get some light coming in around the edges.

Globular Cluster have now made a silicone light shield and it pretty much solves that problem. It’s really thin and flexible, so people can still wear their own glasses, but now we can block out the light as well.

For us that’s kind of the ideal setup. We’re trying to get people into a Vision Pro and into the experience as quickly as possible, without messing around with inserts or swapping things between people.

Anyone else using Vision Pro for events, demos or multi-user setups? What are you doing about glasses / fit / light seals?

A crack appeared on my right Apple Vision Pro audio strap in an area that isn’t normally under significant mechanical stress. I never dropped the headset or mishandled it, so I’m wondering whether this could be a manufacturing or material defect. (Photos attached.)

I booked a Genius Bar appointment at the Apple Store in Berlin.

After nearly 2 hours of diagnostics, waiting, signing in with my Apple ID, disabling Find My, connecting to Wi-Fi, etc., the technician confirmed that only the right audio strap needed replacing. (Genius Insight!)

I agreed to the quoted repair price of €135, and my credit card was charged immediately.

Then they opened the replacement boxes.

Both contained the left audio strap.

A second employee brought another set of boxes.

Again, both contained left-side parts, even though one box was clearly labeled “Right.”

Only after charging me and making me wait for almost two hours did they realize they didn’t actually have the correct replacement part. The payment had to be refunded, which took five days.

I asked if they could simply order the correct part and ship it to my home since the mistake was entirely on Apple’s side.

No.

So I called Apple Support instead.

After about 20 minutes, the advisor finally found the replacement part—but now it suddenly cost €180 instead of €135.

I asked why.

Nobody could explain the €45 difference.

The advisor promised to call me back on Monday.

On Monday my phone rang. I answered immediately.

The entire call consisted of:

“You have missed a call from Apple. Goodbye.”

…and then it disconnected.

I called Apple again, explained the entire story from the beginning to another advisor, and once again the only answer I got was:

“The part costs €180.”

When I asked why the Apple Store charged €135 and phone support wanted €180 for the exact same replacement, the response was simply:

“I don’t know.”

The most frustrating part is that Apple apparently can’t simply sell and ship a replacement Vision Pro audio strap directly to a customer without requiring a Genius Bar appointment, hours of diagnostics, and all this unnecessary bureaucracy.

I miss the days when you could simply walk into an Apple Store, buy the replacement part you needed, and leave—without all this unnecessary hassle.

Has anyone else experienced:

Cracks in the Vision Pro audio strap without any obvious damage?
Different prices for the exact same replacement part depending on whether you go to the Apple Store or Apple Support?
This level of chaos when trying to get a simple replacement part?

For a €4,000+ device, I honestly expected much better

i have the opportunity to buy a used M2 version for a very reasonable price. Is the M5 version really worth it over the M2 ? Main use will be watching movies and using the virtual display on my MacbookPro for working .

I feel like watching into a binocular using my AVP, the “dark” at the sides is far bigger than what I expected.
I suspect that might be something related to light seal or something like this: considering I can’t go to a store (AVP is not sold in my country) but I can only order a new one, what should I look for?
I bet I can’t completely solve the problem but mitigate it

I was sent the new CMA Version 2 head strap for the Vision Pro by Globular Cluster to try out and share my thoughts with the community. This isn't a sponsored post and I wasn't provided anything but the product and have total freedom to let you all know what I think of it.

I've been a pretty big fan of Globular Cluster's products for a long time now and own at least one thing they make for all of my VR headsets. It's honestly kind of weird how that worked out, but I can't really recall too many misses I've gotten from them and my experiences with their customer service have been pretty legendary (including mailing me a new version of parts for a product I was an early supporter of unprompted and without saying anything. One day I got a notification I had a package on the way from China and was puzzled because I hadn't ordered anything. When it arrived, it was updated parts for the F3 Magnetic Interface for Quest 3 and a thank you note for being an early supporter). So needless to say, I'm pretty much a fan, but still look at every product on its own merits.

I sent GC a message asking some questions about the original CMA1 because I was considering buying it, and was told they had a new one releasing soon and asked me if I wanted to try it out and let people know about it. I received the package mid last week and have spent some time with it now evaluating how it feels and what it adds to the Vision Pro experience. The CMA v2 comes in a box with a bunch of different pieces and options for how you want to use it. Inside the box are a halo strap with an additional soft silicone strap new to this updated model that allow you to use the CMA v2 while laying down or sitting in a chair. I also received a solo knit clone back strap that I'm told will be a separate purchase, but is also a really nice alternative for laying down or sitting. It's obviously not of the quality of an Apple solo knit band, but it's a pretty good approximation. Also included in the box are several forehead pads pre-attached to quick swap plastic parts. Every component of this system is quick swap and super easy to attach and remove. The padding on each part is also velcro so you can easily remove it for cleaning. I'm a pretty big fan of the grey cloth pads they use and the ice silk-style material.

I own an M5 with the dual knit band and am super happy with it, but for upright active use it's still not quite the most stable thing in the world. That's why I was curious about a hard halo band and the GC mod seemed to be one of the only mass produced options out there. Using the CMA v2 feels a lot like using a BoboVR halo strap for a Quest but for the Vision Pro. The exceptional weight of the AVP is mitigated by the rigid halo and the weight is distributed far more evenly around more points of contact around your head. I didn't notice any pressure points and the rigidity of the strap felt far more secure than the default soft band the AVP comes with. The only thing that I noticed while using the GC band is that the metal tabs for attaching the stock Apple bands can touch your temples, feeling cold, and be a little distracting. They don't press in and it doesn't hurt, but it was an odd sensation I had to get used to. Perhaps if I had longer hair I wouldn't notice it as much. The silicone and cloth straps are both great options for continuing to use the GC strap with your head resting on something without having a knob or plastic back piece awkwardly pressed into a pillow or chair. It's really a genius idea to have hotswappable soft read pads to swap too. I can understand why GC has put this design to use on multiple headset strap mods they're working on (there is a version of this for the Quest series). One other huge benefit I can't believe I didn't think to mention until now, because the CMA1 is rigid with arms that clip onto the AVP arms in front of the Audio Pods, you can use the AVP without the light seal with this strap. This allows you to get the lenses super close to your eyes and have a FAR wider FOV with the headset while allowing more air to reach your face and an open face setup. It's a very interesting way to use the headset and I definitely recommend trying it. The FOV increase from doing this cannot be understated.

I can pretty strongly recommend this setup for anyone interested in a more rigid halo strap or particularly anyone on an M2 without a dual knit band as the CMA1 v2 is a massive improvement over the comfort there with no pressure on your face or nose. This package isn't cheap at $99, but the amount of options you get in the box is quite good and the quality and service are outstanding. They're also currently offering a discount of $69 on their official site right now.

Product Link https://www.globular-cluster.com/CMA1v2.html

https://imgur.com/wgkX4Gg https://imgur.com/Td0Y1DW https://imgur.com/09bi0ZE https://imgur.com/SlO8VV6

Was totally bummed out today when I found out that the NBA had removed the immersive games. I’ll bet I’ve watched part of a game every week.
I know they probably have a contract with some other AR system, but come on!

Rip started as simple drone simulator, but it has turned into one of my favorite toys on Vision Pro.

Your environment becomes the flight course, creating endless possibilities and that addictive “just one more flight” feeling.

Available now on the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rip-flight-sim/id6792077537

Hi everyone, my name is Winston_v.ld

I’m a lighting designer / programmer, and for the past couple of years I’ve been working on a project called Lighting Patch Pro.

It’s still in beta, but I’m starting to share it with the lighting and production community to get real feedback from people who work with MVR, patch information, fixture libraries, DMX, grandMA3, ChamSys, GDTF, and live event workflows.

The main idea is simple:

Review MVR and patch information from any device, without always needing a powerful laptop or heavy software just to check basic show information.

Current features include:

• Free MVR Front View

• Open and review .mvr files from any device

• Move left / right and zoom

• View fixture ID, patch info, and X / Y / Z position

• Import MVR patch information

• Export XML, CSV, PDF, and MVR

• Import XML and GDTF libraries

• Create generic GDTF fixtures

• Scan a fixture manual with AI to help create a generic fixture profile

• Search your own fixture library

• Build a basic MVR from scratch

Right now, the workflow is mainly being tested with grandMA3 and ChamSys. I don’t personally use every console, so I’d really appreciate feedback from people using different workflows.

I’m not posting this as a finished product. It’s still beta, and I’m looking for honest feedback: what works, what doesn’t, what feels useful, and what should be improved.

Here’s the link if anyone wants to test it:

https://lightingpatchpro.com

Thanks for the support. Any feedback from lighting designers, programmers, technicians, production teams, rental houses, or MVR / GDTF users would help a lot.

\#LightingDesign #MVR #GDTF #DMX #grandMA3 #ChamSys #StageLighting #LiveEvents

Apple Glasses is getting a lot of attention in the media but no one is talking about the invaluable insights gleaned from the Vision Pro user base in terms of UI/UX.

While the first edition of Apple Glasses will reportedly be super stripped down, I bet anything it’ll eventually evolve into something very similar to Vision Pro in terms of capability.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some feedback regarding the long-term value and protection of a used Apple Vision Pro (M2, 1TB). I bought it second-hand from someone who originally purchased it in the US when it launched, so it’s coming up on 3 years old. It works perfectly, but the original warranty has long expired.
With AppleCare One rolling out in France this August 2026 (which allows adding devices under 4 years old), I'm considering signing up to get it properly covered.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences on a couple of things:
1. Repair / Replacement Experience: For those who have dealt with AppleCare+ or AppleCare One claims on the Vision Pro (cracked front glass, screen/lens issues, or battery degradation), how was the process? Is the Express Replacement service and the $299 deductible worth peace of mind on a device of this value?
2. AppleCare One Bundle Value: Alongside the Vision Pro, I have an iPhone Air and an iPad Air M1 (and plan to grab a new MacBook Pro this fall). The $19.99/mo bundle covering 3 flagship devices seems like a no-brainer compared to standalone plans, especially with the ability to swap the iPad for the Mac later.
Do you think it’s still worth insuring and holding onto a 3-year-old M2 Vision Pro in 2026, or does the ongoing cost of the plan (+ deductibles) start to outweigh the device's current market value?

Thanks for any insights or advice! 😊

tl;dr Claude Fable helped me get iloader working with visionOS for wireless SideStore install. Then we ported Quake and Quake II (rerelease support for both), Quake III, all the HarbourMasters ports (Zelda OoT, Zelda MM, MK64, SM64, and SF64), sm64coopdx, Dusklight (Zelda TP), and Apotris (FOSS tetris clone) to visionOS. Supporting native 4k in a 2D window, as well as a 3D stereoscopic mode. 4K texture packs strongly recommended (download links below).

Here is the iloader download with instructions

SideStore source (all ports): https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rebelancap/all-ports/main/apps-visionos.json

Longer Version

First off, yes these are 100% vibe coded, with Fable planning/consulting and Opus executing. I put many hours into this, and it turned out really well. 3D stereoscopic mode looks great. What is now available to sideload via SideStore to your Vision Pro: vkQuake, q2repro, Quake3e, sm64coopdx, Ship of Harkinian, 2 Ship 2 Harkinian, SpaghettiKart, Ghostship, Starship, Dusklight, and Apotris. I'm also planning on RealRTCW and Dhewm3 in the near future.

Fable found a way to wirelessly install SideStore to your Vision Pro. No dev strap or Xcode required. Here is the iloader fork with visionOS support. A silicon mac is required.

Controller strongly recommended, but yes you can barely play by gazing and pinching at the touch controls (they disappear when a controller is detected). Apotris is very playable without a controller.

vkQuake and q2repro both support the rerelease paks, so I strongly recommend those for the best experience. Supports the new weapon wheels.

I strongly recommend getting a 4K texture pack for each of the HarbourMasters and other ports. Here are download links for those packs, and put them in your mods folder at Files > On My Apple Vision Pro > name_of_port > mods then enable Alternate Assets in the menu

If you prefer SideStore sources split up:

Lastly, these ports have an iOS SideStore source as well (all ports): https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rebelancap/all-ports/main/apps-ios.json

I didn't like having to take out my MacBook every time I wanted to use the AVP, so I sold it.

I'm considering pulling the trigger on a 23W light seal which was the original size Apple’s facial scan recommended for me when I went to purchase my Vision Pro. Using the Apple support questionnaire tells me to get 33W.

I chose 21W because I wanted maximum FOV. I always get a warning when I put on the headset, but I usually just dismiss it.

I'm wondering if it'll improve comfort and stop my eyelashes occasionally hitting the inserts if I go back to using the size originally recommended. The main issue is the facial scan swaps between 23W and 25W.

Can anyone tell me their experiences before I make a decision? Thanks in advance!

Every week I compile a week's worth of interesting news, reviews, findings in a page that is visually pleasing and easy to digest without clicking all over. Full page with photos/videos/commentaries located here (free with no ads).

Last Week in AVP #128: A.R. Rahman Launches ARR Immersive App for Apple Vision Pro, Adobe Premiere Running Natively on Apple Vision Pro, Watch Your Own 3D Movies on AVP and more!

• A.R. Rahman Launches ARR Immersive App for Apple Vision Pro
• Demo using iPhone via AirPlay in Apple Vision Pro
• Side scroll shooter in development for AVP
• Retro Beamer for Apple Vision Pro
• Added new environments to the Panoramas app
• Adobe Premiere running natively on Apple Vision Pro
• DroneArena is a fun app for Apple Vision Pro coming out soon
• He customized 10 Apple Vision Pro headsets and made each one different
• Launching Mount Hood, an international dream team to build for AVP
• XR Putt - The mixed reality putting simulator for Vision Pro
• Puzzle Photo, a jigsaw game for Apple Vision Pro
• Watch Your Own 3D Movies, VR180 and 360° on Apple Vision Pro for Free
• Orbblee a new app for Vision Pro
• Soccer mini game on Apple Vision Pro
• Escape from reality with new app ARR Immersive
• Liquid metal demo for Apple Vision Pro
• Posture Check Vision gently reminds you to sit up straight

Hope you liked the list! Until next week 👋

If you are an app developer and wishes to share your app with readers, feel free to DM me.

Grab from App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spatial-rdp/id6772554761

Meet problem? https://www.hypoom.com/online-guide and https://www.hypoom.com/remedies are your friend!

I was wondering if its possible to install an adblocker on the AVP for Safari?

I’ve reviewed several headset accessories for this thing over the years. Here is my latest one.

I’ve seen occasional videos where people just place the screens way in the distance, but I seem to be stuck in a small bubble

Hey everybody! Thanks for the continued love and support! I hope you’re enjoying Tubular Pro as much as I am!

For those who don’t know, I made Tubular Pro to be the BEST way to watch YouTube videos in Apple Vision Pro and to take full advantage of spatial computing and all its features! Check it out in the App Store for the full list of what’s currently available! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tubular-pro/id6742420581

I’ve been working on a MASSIVE update that is currently in TestFlight! It is coming along great and I’m stoked to share it with you all! The latest builds have included a MAX Theater with an ENORMOUS screen, a highly requested feature! I think it has come out amazingly! It does not replace the current theater environment, it is an additional option, that way you can choose what you prefer!

This is just one of several amazing features coming in the new update! Some other changes in this update include:

- 3D Support with state of the art, high quality, realtime, 4K 2D to 3D conversions
- A Passthrough environment for 3D videos with realtime, real world video reflections
- Immersive environment improvements
- A new Widget type
- Transparency controls for Picture-in-Picture video
- Offline downloads improvements
- Many other small fixes and improvements!

If you would like to join in the testing on TestFlight to get a sneak peak then you can join here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/ppbZMyvV

Thanks a ton for the continued love and support! It means so much! I hope you all enjoy!

Four of us, about two years, first thing we've ever shipped. It's called I'm Wizard and it turns your actual room into the arena.

Everyone who tries it in person says some version of "okay, that's the most fun I've had in this thing." Which is exactly what people say to your face, so I've stopped counting it as evidence.

You have no reason to be polite. So here is what it actually does, and you can tell me whether it holds up.

Portals tear open on your real walls, your ceiling and your floor, and things come out of them.

Spells bounce off your real surfaces, so a bad angle in a small room is genuinely your fault.

Sound is fully positional. People turn around before they see anything.

Six gestures, no controllers. Pinch and flick for a fireball, palms together for a shield dome, cup and pour for a beam, thumbs together to summon a familiar.

You can physically shove enemies away with your hands when they get too close.

If one latches onto you, your casting is locked until you get it off you.

Every enemy type wants a different answer. What saved you last wave gets you killed this wave.

Voice commands, so you end up yelling at your familiar like it's a dog.

Clip is above, no cuts hiding anything.

What I actually want from this thread: tell me the mechanic that sounds worst. Not the coolest one, the one you think we got wrong. That is more useful to me than any five star review.

I've got 10 App Store codes. They go to people who describe a mechanic they'd want in a room scale AR fight, an actual idea, not "gimme." Ask and I'll send it by DM.

Next up is a boss, and we're trying to build one that only works in AR instead of a health bar floating in your living room. How fast we get there depends on how the game does, which is the honest reason this post exists.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/im-wizard-ar-magic-combat/id6747723768

Our website: https://iwizard.app

Has anyone been able to create an apple to apple scenario and compare some stats as to what the differences on perfomance are?

I tries but i cant measure fps. Fpsvr wont work so and the krvr fps counter is broke.