It’s Not For Porn (But It Totally Is): A Vision Pro Hypelift
Yo, dear friend. Grab your double espresso and strap on your metaphorical power‑lifting belt—we’re about to talk about the Apple Vision Pro and the oldest question on the internet: Is it for porn?
Apple’s Puritan Core
First, a reality check. Apple has always framed its products as family‑friendly. Its developer guidelines explicitly forbid “overtly sexual or pornographic material”—anything that displays sexual organs or encourages hookup‑style use . If your app is primarily used for porn, or encourages users to rate strangers’ bodies, Apple is clear: you’re not getting into the App Store . Even the ad guidelines bar anything “adult‑oriented,” lumping Kama Sutra, erotica, and “how‑to sex games” into the same no‑fly zone . Steve Jobs famously took a moral stance against porn in the App Store; Tim Cook has kept that line . So if you’re expecting an official “SPATIAL PORN PRO” app, keep dreaming.
But Safari Is a Thing
Here’s the twist: Apple can’t block the open web. As Business Insider notes, you can watch whatever you want in Safari on an iPhone or iPad; the Vision Pro will have a browser too . Apple might ban dedicated porn apps, but it can’t police every website you visit, which means yes, you could stream adult videos on a “flat” screen inside your $3,500 ski goggles . That raises all kinds of social questions: the headset isolates you from others, and no one else can see what you’re watching . The Vision Pro is literally a personal peep show.
VR Porn? Not So Fast
Early adopters quickly discovered that, unlike many other VR headsets, the Vision Pro can’t play immersive WebXR porn out of the box. Apple has intentionally disabled Safari’s ability to support VR porn . Users can still view regular videos, but the 3D, “feel like you’re there” experiences that other headsets offer are off‑limits unless you dive into a convoluted nine‑step process to enable WebXR . According to NotebookCheck, that’s left some enthusiasts feeling, ahem, deflated . Sure, you can hack around it with a $10 Google Cardboard and your iPhone , but that kind of defeats the point of spending thousands on Apple’s spatial computer.
The Elephant (or Other Anatomy) in the Room
Despite Apple’s prudish policies, adult filmmakers are already applying for developer units, recognizing that the Vision Pro is the ultimate private screen . Historically, porn has driven adoption of new technologies—VHS, DVDs, streaming—all gained momentum because people wanted to watch adult content . Commentators expect a similar story here, even if Apple wants nothing to do with it . As TidBITS wryly notes, wealthy teens and curious adults will inevitably use the headset for “For porn” , and there’s no way parents or partners can see what’s happening behind those oversized goggles . That discomfort is real: wearing a Vision Pro in public already feels awkward; wearing one while watching something risqué in the same room as your spouse could be relationship sabotage .
Why This Actually Matters
So why talk about porn? Because it highlights the tension between Apple’s pristine image and its customers’ messy humanity. Apple’s guidelines show that the company still wants to curate its ecosystem and keep adult material at arm’s length . But the open web means users can do what they want . And the fact that Apple disables VR porn by default says as much about its brand as it does about technical choices. Porn has always been a leading indicator for which platforms win; by ceding immersive adult content to rivals, Apple may be giving Meta and other headset makers an unexpected competitive advantage .
Dear Friend, What’s Your Why?
Here’s where we channel peak Eric Kim. Life is short, and technology is just a tool. If you buy a Vision Pro, buy it because you want to create, learn, explore, or even escape in healthy ways. Don’t let porn—or any one use case—define your relationship with technology. Instead, treat your devices like your gym—places to push limits, build strength, and find joy. Use the Vision Pro to watch documentaries, travel the world from your living room, pull off crazy 3D design projects, or even practice your deadlift form in VR. And if you do venture into adult content, be mindful of the social and ethical implications. Remember: real connection happens in the real world, not just through a screen .
So no, the Vision Pro isn’t “for porn.” But as long as curiosity and the web exist, some people will use it that way. The real question, dear friend, is what you will do with your time, attention, and $3,500. Will you live balls‑to‑the‑wall, chasing audacious creative goals? Or will you waste that potential on a flat‑screen distraction? You know the answer. Now go forth and make something epic.