The Apple Vision Pro will officially launch in early February, but it may be missing one long-awaited feature. According to Mark Garman, the headset's virtual keyboard is a "complete foregone conclusion. At least that will be the case with version 1.0 of the software.

Garman claims that the virtual keyboard requires the user to "poke one finger at each key, just like before you learned to type. This sounds slow and frustrating, and is far from the magical aerial typing image portrayed in various rumors.

This naturally limits the Vision Pro headset's functionality as a stand-alone work device. Apple has already highlighted the headset's ability to sync with a MacBook and generate additional virtual screens, but perhaps the headset could also work as a standalone workstation.

At the very least, the fact that the headset will support "thousands of iPad and iPhone apps" suggests that things like Google Docs and Microsoft office will be available on the headset. Unfortunately, Garman says, if you want to use these, you'll need to invest in one of the best wireless keyboards and link it to the Vision Pro via Bluetooth.

This doesn't mean that virtual keyboards won't appear in Vision Pro in the future. Since it is a software feature, it could be added via a software update rather than requiring people to buy a new headset. It is unfortunate, however, that Apple was not able to get it out in time for the February 2 release date.

Fortunately, you may not have to use a suitable Bluetooth keyboard for long; Gurman also notes that Belkin, which makes a myriad of Apple-recommended accessories, has at least one accessory for the Vision Pro, the headset's Belkin, which makes a myriad of Apple-recommended accessories, is developing at least one accessory for the Vision Pro, a clip that would allow the headset's battery pack to be attached to clothing.

Apparently the clip will be available with the Vision Pro headset next month. And while the battery pack clip may look surprisingly interesting, it means that third-party companies will be filling in the gaps around the headset.

I wouldn't be surprised to see some sort of pseudo-official Vision Pro keyboard in the coming weeks or months, either from Belkin or one of the other companies stocked in the Apple Store.