{"id":357179,"date":"2024-01-17T09:38:37","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T14:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/?p=357179"},"modified":"2024-01-17T09:38:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T14:38:49","slug":"apple-vision-pro-gets-fcc-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/apple-vision-pro-gets-fcc-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Vision Pro finally gets FCC approval as launch inches closer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Apple Vision Pro is <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/when-is-the-apple-ar-vr-headset-going-on-sale\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/when-is-the-apple-ar-vr-headset-going-on-sale\/\" data-lasso-id=\"551836\">all set to grace us on February 2<\/a>, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/apple-vision-pro-face-id-requirment\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/apple-vision-pro-face-id-requirment\/\" data-lasso-id=\"551837\">pre-orders<\/a> will start weeks before that, on January 19. As the launch date gets closer, <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/category\/apple\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/category\/apple\/\" data-lasso-id=\"551838\">Apple<\/a> has finally received FCC approval in the United States for its first mixed-reality headset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the FCC has <a href=\"https:\/\/fccid.io\/BCGA2117\" data-lasso-id=\"551839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">published filings<\/a> from Apple and test reports confirming that Vision Pro can be sold in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it wasn\u2019t a secret that the <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/apple-vision-pro-feature-cut-launch\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/apple-vision-pro-feature-cut-launch\/\" data-lasso-id=\"551840\">Apple Vision Pro<\/a> didn\u2019t have FCC\u2019s approval up until now &#8211; the company has always been upfront about it, and even its marketing material included the disclaimer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Apple Vision Pro has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>So, Apple can finally remove this disclaimer from its marketing materials, courtesy of the FCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, several FCC documents are still labeled as short-term confidential, with more details set to become available on July 14, including internal photos, setup photos, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple Vision Pro lacks UWB and the latest Wi-Fi chip used in the M3 Macs<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image357179_29be22-bb .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image357179_29be22-bb img.kb-img, .kb-image357179_29be22-bb .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;filter:drop-shadow(2px 7px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image357179_29be22-bb\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vision-Pro-Chips-front-1600x900.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Vision Pro headset inside showing the chips\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-299489\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vision-Pro-Chips-front-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vision-Pro-Chips-front-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vision-Pro-Chips-front-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vision-Pro-Chips-front-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Vision-Pro-Chips-front.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption>Image: KnowTechie<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The FCC filing has revealed an interesting new detail for the Vision Pro. Apparently, Apple\u2019s mixed-reality headset lacks Ultra Wideband and Wi-Fi 6E or 7 chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise, as the hardware inside the Vision Pro was developed around Apple\u2019s M2 silicon. Apple has since moved on to the M3 chip.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the absence of these chips was speculated. The FCC filing just supports these assumptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this same reason, the Apple Vision Pro will support Wi-Fi 6, not the Wi-Fi 6E. And for those who were expecting Wi-Fi 7, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2024\/01\/16\/apple-vision-pro-lacks-wi-fi-6e-support\/\" data-lasso-id=\"551841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MacRumors\u2019 Joe Rossignol<\/a>, there\u2019s always Apple Vision Pro 2, but we will likely have moved on to Wi-Fi 10 by then.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the FCC filing reveals that Apple Vision Pro will not come with Ultra Wideband capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reportedly, the <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/apple-launches-iphone-15-and-15-plus\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/apple-launches-iphone-15-and-15-plus\/\" data-lasso-id=\"551842\">iPhone 15<\/a>\u2019s UWB is of a specific kind, and the Vision Pro lacks that. Apparently, Apple\u2019s UWB chip is all about spatial awareness, but it is also different from spatial computing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the FCC has officially granted its approval, Apple can officially launch the Vision Pro in the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are disappointed about the $3,499 Vision Pro not having UWB and Wi-Fi 6E\/7, don\u2019t worry. Apple Vision Pro has plenty of things to get excited about.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><em>Have any thoughts on this? Drop us a line below in the comments, or carry the discussion to our&nbsp;<a data-lasso-id=\"551843\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/knowtechie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a data-lasso-id=\"551844\" href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/knowtechie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Editors\u2019 Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/apple-vision-pro-apps-launch-app-store\/\" data-lasso-id=\"551845\"><strong>Apple Vision Pro apps finally begin arriving to the App Store<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/apple-vision-pro-demo-takes-time\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/apple-vision-pro-demo-takes-time\/\" data-lasso-id=\"551846\">Apple Vision Pro demo will take a good chunk of your time<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/whats-in-the-apple-vision-pro-box\/\" data-lasso-id=\"551847\"><strong>Apple Vision Pro box contents revealed ahead of pre-orders<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/apple-vision-pro-challenge-to-get-your-hands\/\" data-lasso-id=\"551848\"><strong>Why the Apple Vision Pro might be a challenge to get your hands on in 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple can finally launch the Apple Vision Pro in the US in peace. 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