Apple’s online store went down this morning in Germany, France, Australia, the UK and Canada as the company prepared to start taking pre-orders of the Apple Vision Pro in the five regions.
Pre-orders begin at 5:00 AM Pacific Time, or the following local times. The starting prices given below in local currency are for the 256GB model minus prescription lenses and other accessories.
- Australia – 10pm AEST – $5,999
- Canada – 5.00am PT – $4,999
- France – 14.00 – €3,999
- Germany – 14.00 – 3999 €
- UK – 1pm – £3,499
The Apple Vision Pro will be launched in five countries on Friday, July 12, and interested customers can currently book a 30-minute demo of the device at their local Apple Store from launch day until Thursday, July 18.
The Vision Pro is undoubtedly Apple’s most technically advanced product and a remarkable feat of engineering that impresses at first glance. However, potential buyers should visit an Apple Store to try it out and fully research its capabilities before making a purchase. Be sure to check out our dedicated Vision Pro review to learn more.
Apple is expected to produce fewer than 400,000 Vision Pro headphones in 2024 due to manufacturing complexity, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. However, Apple is said to be already working on a new version of the Apple Vision Pro for 2025 that will have a more affordable price tag.
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