Apple has announced that the Apple Vision Pro headset will feature new immersive content for the upcoming NBA season, including a selection of live Los Angeles Lakers games presented in the Apple Immersive Video format. The company states that users will have a unique viewing experience that mimics being courtside, offering perspectives not achievable through standard broadcasts.
The first of these Lakers games will be accessible early next year through either the NBA app or the new Spectrum SportsNet app. Apple has indicated that the complete schedule of games will be disclosed later this fall. Users will need to have visionOS 26 installed on their Vision Pro to access this content.
As this new technology is implemented, it raises questions about the broader implications for sports broadcasting and fan engagement.
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