Vision Pro: Explained: Guest mode on Apple Vision Pro and how will it work – Times of India

Apple introduced its first-ever mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro at its annual developer conference, WWDC 2023 which was held earlier this month. Apple Vision Pro runs on the newly developed visionOS software. The company also recently released the first SDKfor the latest operating system which allows developers to create apps for the headset. Apart from the SDK, Apple has also rolled out a visionOS simulator which enables users to take a closer look at some of the other details of the platform.One such detail that Apple is yet to announce about the Vision Pro is that the device includes a “Guest Mode”
During the announcement, the Cupertino-based tech giant also showed off a new authentication technology for the AR/VR headset called Optic ID. The latest authentication process is based on the irises of the users wearing the device. But, what if users want to share their device with their family members or if they want to allow someone else to try on the headset. This is where Vision Pro’s Guest Mode comes in.

How will it work
The Guest Mode will enable other users to interact with an Apple Vision Pro headset which is registered to some other user. However, the option to enable the Guest Mode will be available to the user that has the device registered.
This feature will allow users to create a password for other users which will help them to access certain apps and settings without Optic ID on the Vision Pro. With Guest Mode, other users will be able to try out the device and access things like the web and watch videos without accessing the owners’ data.

According to a report by 9to5Mac, Vision Pro users will also be able to lock sensitive data like hidden and deleted photos using their Optic ID. Apple’s latest authentication system will work just like the Touch ID and Face ID on the iPhone. Similar to how Face ID works with glasses and masks, Optic ID will require multiple scans for users with prescription lenses, the report adds.
Apple Vision Pro developer kit: Availability
Developers will be able to apply for a Vision Pro developer kit starting next month (July). Moreover, developers who want to try out their apps on Apple Vision Pro before the device’s launch will be able to do so at Apple’s labs which will open across different parts of the world. The lab locations include Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo. Apple’s mixed reality headset is expected to arrive in US stores by early 2024.