Apple’s much-hyped Vision Pro disappointed some buyers when they discovered they couldn’t play VR porn on the expensive device.
The Vision Pro prevents users from accessing immersive and explicit content, leading one frustrated user to call it a “$3,500 chastity belt.”
whole Reddit thread He’s already sprouting up on social media sites and is dedicated to trying to get around the Vision Pro’s X-standard guardrails, according to . 404 media.
“I’m sure at some point someone will come out with an app that allows that, but there is none available at launch, nor is it possible to access the site using a native web browser,” the person wrote on Reddit. wrote.
The same user who nicknamed the virtual reality headset declared, “You can’t play NSFW.” [not safe for work] Apple’s new products don’t yet have VR. ”
The general consensus on the Reddit thread is that the Vision Pro plays “flat” videos from explicit websites like PornHub, but it plays porn footage as 180-degree side-by-side videos, or more immersive videos. This means that there is no playback function. The left eye and right eye have different channels.
This 180 degree SBS style filming is how most commercial VR videos are created.
The walk-up to Vision Pro’s February 2nd release promoted popular subreddits, including r/VisionPro. Post Comments from users looking forward to seeing how bulky goggles will “revolutionize” porn, with one user suggesting it could be a game-changer for couples in long-distance relationships.
However, after Apple released the device, subsequent posts indicated that customers would not be able to get their tech porn fix.
“No porn? Am I the only one who can’t play VR porn videos, or is there some setting I have to set for Safari in the settings?” asked one Redditor.
A commenter suggested enabling “all WebXR-related features,” referring to software designed to support VR devices.
However, Vision Pro users have found troubleshooting problems even with porn sites purportedly made for VR devices like Meta’s Oculus and Quest, and Microsoft’s Windows Mixed Reality headsets like Virtual Taboo and SexLikeReal. said the trick “doesn’t seem to work.”
“How did Apple miss out? [the] A mark like this? ” asked another of his Redditers.
“Yeah, this is so expensive you’d think it could handle basic WebXR like a Quest,” chimed in another user, noting that Meta’s cheaper headset features a “high-quality screen.” He added that
Apple representatives did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
Social media users continued to debate whether Apple intentionally blocked pornographic content that complies with its latest VR venture.
Media 404 reports that the tech giant’s late CEO Steve Jobs believed that Apple had a “moral responsibility” to block pornography, and that since the company’s founding it has not allowed adult-oriented apps to appear on the App Store. He pointed out that it was prohibited.
“If you want porn, just buy an Android phone,” Jobs famously interrupted Apple’s earnings conference to tell investors.
Vision Pro’s restriction on NSFW content isn’t the only complaint customers have with this futuristic technology.
Donovan Vann, a recent college graduate from Harlem, called the device’s $3,500 price tag “ridiculous.”
“I think it’s a quality product, but I think the price 100% could be lower. I don’t plan on buying this anytime soon,” Van said. “I’m still using iPhone 13.”
Some salespeople said they wouldn’t buy the headset because of the high price.
Less than a week after the Vision Pro’s launch, the device received an average 2.2-star review on Google. So the user takes issue with the price and suggests instead why not buy Meta Quest, the latest version of which starts at $499.99. model.
