Starting today, users of Apple Vision Pro can dive into the latest episode of the “Adventure” series, featuring a breathtaking underwater expedition in Arctic conditions with athlete Ant Williams.
In this gripping Ice Dive episode, Williams endeavors to set a new world record for the greatest distance swum beneath ice while holding his breath.
As the third installment in the Adventure collection available on Vision Pro headsets, Ice Dive follows earlier episodes like Highlining—one of the initial immersive experiences released at Vision Pro’s launch—and Parkour which debuted earlier this year.
Over recent months, Apple has been actively expanding its library of immersive 3D content for the Vision Pro. This includes new episodes from Prehistoric Planet featuring dinosaurs, an exploration series titled Boundless showcasing remarkable locations around the globe, along with a short film named Submerged and various music-related offerings.
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