Apple Vision Pro Debuts With Over 600 Optimized Apps and Games
Apple announces that more than 600 apps and games are ready for the Vision Pro's launch this Friday. The robust catalog aims to counter recent developer backlash and the absence of major platforms like Netflix and YouTube.
Apple announces that over 600 apps and games are now optimized for the Vision Pro ahead of its Friday launch. This number marks a significant increase from the 150 apps counted just last week, and these new releases join the over 1 million legacy iOS and iPadOS apps already compatible with the headset.
This sizable app catalog arrives amid growing concerns over Apple's strained relationship with developers following its controversial Digital Markets Act compliance plan. Critics like Spotify and Epic Games heavily criticize the proposal, and major companies such as Netflix and YouTube choose to skip supporting the device at launch entirely.
To fill the entertainment gap, Apple secures partnerships with numerous streaming services including Disney+, Max, Amazon Prime Video, and Paramount+. Sports fans also gain access to immersive experiences through apps from the NBA, PGA Tour, and MLS Season Pass, which leverage the headset's unique eye, hand, and voice navigation to display multiple live broadcasts and 3D course maps.