Disney CEO Bob Iger made an surprising crossover to the Apple multiverse immediately, confirming that the Disney+ streaming platform will probably be accessible on the tech big’s brand-new AR/VR headset – Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional – when it launches early subsequent yr.
The app interface seems to look similar to the model that you simply’ll discover on TVs and the online, with floating home windows for navigation. Nonetheless, the true fascinating half got here to content material that Disney showcased – although presently, it’s unknown how a lot of that is reflective of the particular product, and the way a lot is Disney CGI magic. Watch the part under:
The sizzle reel included an immersive model of The Mandalorian, with customers getting further particulars about planets and spaceships proven off within the episode, and a first-person perspective of a Hyperspace leap.
For sports activities followers, Apple and Disney showcased pop up graphics of gamers and stats throughout American Soccer video games, in addition to extra angles for replays – corresponding to a court docket view model for Basketball. We’re assuming that is by means of ESPN+, which is out there as a bundle with Disney+ within the US.
There was a clip of Nationwide Geographic present, with the graphics making the consumer really feel like they have been underwater with different sea creatures, in addition to augmented actuality variations of well-known Disney characters and landmarks. Disney then closed out the reel with the next: “and what in case you might change into a superhero, and search the reply to the final word query… What If?”.
This part featured a cameo from The Watcher, an overseeing being from the Disney animated collection, What If…?, which is because of launch its second season within the close to future.
While we don’t know specifics of how Disney+ will work on Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional, it could possibly be a game-changer for the streaming service – particularly for households who’re searching for new methods to maintain their children entertained. Plus, this headset is unquestionably an excuse for Disney to copy an immersive superhero helmet expertise (I’m you, Iron Man).
That stated, households must be ready to fork out some money, as the brand new Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional prices $3499, with UK pricing but to be revealed on the time of writing. It’s going to hit cabinets in early 2024.
It’s also possible to learn up on different Apple bulletins from WWDC 2023 corresponding to our tackle iOS 17’s standout characteristic, and the freshly launched M2 Extremely chip powering Apple’s new Mac units.