Marty speaks about recent articles and conversations comparing persons with other device avatars and why Apple emphasizes personas

Apple Vision Pro's Best Feature Is an Incredibly Realistic Avatar of You

https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/apple-talks-to-me-about-vision-pro-personas-where-is-our-virtual-presence-headed/

Why It Matters

• Human connection in spatial computing: Apple positions Personas as the emotional bridge that makes virtual meetings feel human.

• Evolving authenticity: The company views realistic avatars as central to genuine eye contact and emotional cues in remote interactions.

• Digital identity frontier: We’re approaching an era where your 3D likeness becomes your “virtual self” — raising new design, privacy, and ethical questions.

• Accessibility & inclusion: For many, including seniors, improved telepresence may extend social, work, and family connections.

For Users

• Enhanced realism in FaceTime on Vision Pro (visionOS 26.1 and beyond).

• New environmental lighting controls improving how your Persona appears in varying spaces.

• More expressive facial tracking — subtle smiles, eyebrow movements, and hand gestures now translate smoothly.

For Developers

• Toolkit expansion: frameworks for integrating Personas into shared-space apps (education, tele-health, remote work).

• Opportunities to craft presence-aware UX — blending voice, gesture, and emotion cues.

For Educators and Professionals

• Potential for authentic tele-instruction or therapy simulations using near-real avatars.

• Raises ethical questions around representation, consent, and identity accuracy.

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