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2 days ago
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Your GoPro and Insta360 cameras are getting a massive upgrade, and It's all thanks to Apple
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. At WWDC 2025 this week, Apple announced that Insta360, GoPro, and Canon had been partnering with company to develop native support for their cameras for the next version of VisionOS, visionOS 26. Insta360 has clarified what that actually means for creators using the X5 or Ace Pro 2 cameras. Apple has developed new parts of the QuickTime file, which it is calling an APMP (Apple Projected Media Profile), which can be used to describe the lenses and image produced by non-traditional cameras, including cameras with stitching, like the Insta360 X5. 'Apple's support for native playback of 360-degree and wide field-of-view video on Apple Vision Pro is a game changer that brings immersive storytelling full circle,' said Max Richter, VP of Marketing at Insta360. 'Soon, with visionOS 26, you'll be able to relive these awesome moments from Insta360 X5 and Ace Pro 2 like you're there all over again.' Apple's Jon Logan provided a detailed explanation of APMP for developers and video tech geeks at WWDC which can be seen here. It provides a clear explaination of the difference between rectilinear (flat) video formats and the alternatives that exist out there. Apple's improved software, as the company puts it "has built-in support for popular camera vendors' lens projection parameters and field of view modes" – that's not just my pick for best 360-degree camera, the Insta360 X5 but the GoPro Max (when it comes to spherical 360). More than spherical 360 – in which you'll be able to look around the room (or outdoor space) after the fact, there is also support for the wide-angle lenses of popular action cameras – again the Ace Pro 2 (and, inevitably, GoPro Hero 13 Black). Insta360 has a tradition of cooperating with Apple, from being the first 360 degree camera that made it to Apple Stores, to the Flow 2 Pro's support for Apple's DockKit, meaning iPhone users had on-device access to the gimbal's features. visionOS 26 is not expected to be fully available until this fall, though Apple developers can access early versions now and traditionally the iOS beta comes out about a month after WWDC.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Business
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Is a new Leica action camera coming? Insta360 and Leica are already working on 'exciting developments'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The partnership that resulted in cameras like the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is expanding: on March 12, Insta360 announced that its collaboration with Leica has been extended. The action and 360 camera brand says the evolving partnership means that 'exciting developments are already on the horizon.' While the brands didn't divulge specifics, the announcement makes it clear that some sort of Leica-Insta360 camera is under development. Insta360 and Leica's relationship has already resulted in the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, an action camera equipped with a Leica lens as well as Leica color profiles. But the expanded agreement will lead to more similar collaborations. 'With this partnership evolving, exciting developments are already on the horizon,' Insta360 wrote in a press release. 'While we can't share specifics just yet, creators can expect more cutting-edge imaging solutions across new product lines in the near future.' While Insta360 and Leica have already worked on action cameras together, the allusion towards 'new product lines' piqued my interest. The existing Ace Pro 2's low-light performance and 8K capabilities have put the camera on the list of the best action cameras, so another collaborating camera could have potential right out of the starting gate. Naturally, Insta360 and Leica have stayed quiet on what, exactly, the two brands are developing together, although the announcement seems to focus on the action camera genre. "For over a century, Leica has stood at the forefront of optical innovation, and our partnership with Insta360 allows us to continue this legacy in the dynamic world of action cameras,' Marius Eschweiler, vice president of Business Unit Mobile at Leica Camera AG, said in a press release. 'Together, we strive to push the boundaries of imaging excellence, offering creators tools that inspire their creative journeys." Insta360 says that 'the next generation of cameras will continue to set new benchmarks in performance and creativity,' so I'm hoping that the collaboration will result in more action cameras that prioritize features like low light performance. Browse the best 360 cameras or the best Leica cameras.
