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Apple’s newly granted patent hints at how the tech giant is envisioning expanding the external display capabilities of its Vision Pro headset beyond what was initially announced. While the current EyeSight feature shows the eyes of the wearer or a color pattern indicating VR immersion, this patent details using the external display for a wider range of creative applications.
The patent, with Jony Ive listed as an inventor, covers utilising the outward-facing screen on a head-mounted display (HMD) for various interactive functions.
Some playful examples in the patent illustrations include displaying sunglasses over the wearer’s eyes, weather forecasts, ‘do not disturb’ signs, and even replacing the eyes with Zoom call icons. Apple notes the patent covers HMDs with external displays to enhance interaction possibilities while wearing an otherwise visually isolating headset.
By completely enclosing the wearer’s field of view, devices like the Vision Pro with opaque housings can provide extremely immersive virtual or augmented reality experiences. However, this also blocks outside vision and sounds, potentially making the wearer oblivious to real-world surroundings. The external display offers a way to bridge that gap.
The iOS 17.3 update will introduce two major new features—Collaborative Playlist and Stolen Device Protection—which aim to enhance iPhone security, particularly in cases of theft. This enhancement requires password and Face ID authentication to change the Apple ID password or to add or remove Face ID on the iPhone.
Since iOS 17.3 is still in the beta phase, it has not affected a large number of users. Apple is expected to release a few more beta builds before the final stable release for all users. If you are using an iOS 17 beta build, we recommend avoiding the latest version until Apple resolves the boot loop issue. Additionally, it is always important to back up your data before installing any updates to prevent data loss.
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