Apple Vision Pro Update: Introducing visionOS 2

MetaversePlanet June 12, 2024

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Apple’s WWDC 2024 event brought exciting news for Apple Vision Pro users with the introduction of visionOS 2, the headset’s first major software update. Packed with innovative features, visionOS 2 promises to enhance both productivity and user experience.

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Transforming Photos and the Home Experience:

Spatial Photos: Breathe new life into your existing photo library with the ability to convert regular photos into immersive spatial experiences using machine learning.
Configurable Home Screen: Personalize your virtual workspace by arranging apps according to your preferences within the Home Screen.

Intuitive Interaction with New Hand Gestures:

Effortless Navigation: Streamline your workflow with new hand gestures. A simple turn of your hand down brings up Settings and Control Center, while a turn upwards launches Mac Virtual Display.
Mouse Support: For the first time, visionOS 2 introduces mouse support for Vision Pro, offering a familiar control option.

Enhanced Entertainment and Multitasking:

Multi-watch in the TV App: Enjoy content on multiple Apple Vision Pro headsets simultaneously with the introduction of multi-watch functionality within the TV app.
SharePlay for Photos: Share the magic of spatial photos with friends and family who also own Apple Vision Pro headsets using the SharePlay feature within the Photos app.
Mac Virtual Display Gets Supersized: Experience a significant boost in productivity with the expanded virtual screen and support for multiple virtual monitors within Mac Virtual Display. Apple boasts that ultrawide virtual display support rivals 4K resolution, significantly enlarging your workspace.

A World of App Development Possibilities:

TabletopKit: Developers can leverage this new API to create games and applications that seamlessly interact with real-world surfaces like tables, enriching the user experience.
Enterprise APIs: Businesses can unlock the full potential of Vision Pro by creating custom applications tailored to their specific needs.

Availability and Ecosystem Expansion:

Spatial Video Content Creation Simplified: Apple announced a partnership with Canon for a special lens that allows capturing spatial video with affordable mirrorless cameras. This opens doors for content creators to produce spatial content without requiring the Apple Vision Pro itself.
visionOS 2 Release Window: Expect the official rollout of visionOS 2 to arrive this fall.
Apple Vision Pro Goes Global: The headset is reaching new markets with upcoming launches in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore on June 28th, followed by Germany, France, Australia, the UK, and Canada on July 12th.