Apple’s WWDC25 developer sessions are packed with interesting tidbits that didn’t get stage time on the keynote or the State of the Union presentation. One in particular, highlighted briefly during What’s new in SwiftUI, could offer the first real hint at where visionOS is heading next.
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Apple held its WWDC25 keynote yesterday, where it announced a new suite of software updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS – all under the new version numbering umbrella of ’26’. A new suite of OS releases comes with a new version of Xcode, which also falls under the new 26 naming umbrella.
In the first beta of Xcode 26, the developer tool used to build apps for these new operating systems, Apple now includes a new ‘Vision Pro 4K’ simulator.
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visionOS 26 is official. Today during WWDC, Apple announced the next major software update for Vision Pro. Here’s a roundup of new features coming to Vision Pro in visionOS 26.
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Later this month, Vision Pro’s first ever feature-length Immersive Film premieres. In a new interview, the subject of that film, Bono, has shared about his experience on the project and Apple’s ambitions with Vision Pro, the product’s struggles being affordable, and more.
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Vision Pro introduced a variety of powerful new Apple technologies, including eye tracking for navigating the OS. Now per a new report, the forthcoming visionOS 3 update will expand eye tracking support to let you scroll apps using only your eyes.
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Ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend, Apple has shared an emotional new video of a mom getting to relive her baby’s first year thanks to Vision Pro and spatial video captured on iPhone.
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Rumors around Apple’s next Vision Pro-style device have been all over the place in the past year. Recently though, Apple’s plans have started becoming more clear: a lighter, cheaper Apple Vision ‘Air’ product is coming. And now according to a new report, it could launch by the end of this year.
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Leaks on the successor to Vision Pro continue emerging, with the latest offering key details on Apple’s plans for a lighter weight, fresh new visionOS device that could be called the Apple Vision Air.
Update 4/17: Kosutami has also now shared a look at the midnight black charging connector for the Vision Air.
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Apple’s Vision Pro launched last year as a cutting-edge technological feat, yet it’s been plagued by issues like its high price and being too heavy for some. But the Vision Pro has one very big advantage in its favor that could make all the difference in the world: Tim Cook’s AR glasses goal.
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According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is going full steam ahead on a lighter and cheaper version of Apple Vision Pro, addressing some of the biggest pain points with the first generation headset. There’s also a second headset in the works, which aims to reduce latency concerns with real world applications.
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Apple has just released a brand new app for Mac and Vision Pro. As spotted by MacRumors, ‘Apple Immersive Video Utility’ is available on the App Store as a new way for creators to work with Immersive Video files.
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Apple on Monday released visionOS 2.4, and it’s the first update to enable Apple Intelligence features in Apple Vision Pro. However, even though the update was released on the same day as iOS 18.4 – which expands AI capabilities to more languages – Apple Intelligence for Vision Pro is only available in English.
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Apple today released big iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 updates, each of which come with a brand new app: ‘Apple Vision Pro’ is the newest iPhone app, and ‘Spatial Gallery’ is new to Vision Pro. Here’s everything you should know about Apple’s latest apps.
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An Apple patent has described extending the Apple Watch Fall Detection system to other wearable devices. This includes Vision Pro, a future Apple Glasses product – and even a smart contact lens.
The patent says that such wearables could be even more effective that the Apple Watch implementation, for two reasons …
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The design of Samsung’s Android VR headset was clearly ‘inspired’ by Vision Pro, but Vivo has taken things to a whole new level with its Vivo Vision. While there are differences, it could certainly pass for the real thing at first glance …
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Vision Pro has been written off by many as a flop, and a recent report saying new hardware is “in flux” doesn’t help that narrative. But here’s why Apple’s approach to Vision Pro 2 hardware may not be such bad news after all.
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There’s no shortage of discourse surrounding Apple Vision Pro. Is it a flop? The future? Something in-between? Most of the narratives have little to do with actually using the device, though. After almost a year of balking at Vision Pro’s price tag, I finally gave in and bought one recently, and want to share about three specific experiences I’ve had in visionOS that have brought me delight.
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While we aren’t getting a new Apple Vision Pro model in 2025 as some may have hoped, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is planning a ‘feature-packed release’ for visionOS 3 this year at WWDC.
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Apple on Monday released the second beta of visionOS 2.4 to developers. While the update is primarily focused on enabling Apple Intelligence in Vision Pro, the new software also points to Apple’s headset coming to more countries soon. That’s because visionOS 2.4 adds support for two more languages.
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The first iOS 18.4 beta has arrived, and with it comes the launch of a brand new iPhone app. Similar to the standalone Watch app for Apple Watch users, there’s now a dedicated ‘Apple Vision Pro’ app for iPhone.
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Apple is releasing the first beta of visionOS 2.4 today, and it just might be the biggest update yet for Apple Vision Pro users. The update will add support for Apple Intelligence, major improvements to Guest Mode, a new Spatial Gallery app, an Apple Vision Pro app for iPhone, and more. Here’s everything you need to know…
“Apple Vision Pro is helping users communicate, collaborate, and experience entertainment in entirely new ways — and we’re continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in spatial computing with visionOS 2.4,” said Mike Rockwell, Apple’s vice president of the Vision Products Group. “With Apple Intelligence, Vision Pro users will be able to take their productivity and creativity to new heights using features like Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Genmoji. And we’re excited for users to discover and share incredible new experiences with Spatial Gallery.”
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The two biggest criticisms of Vision Pro have been price and the weight. We know Apple is working on a lower-priced model, and a new patent application describes a way to make the headset very much lighter.
Early reviewers commented on the fact that it starts to feel very heavy when you wear it for more than brief sessions, something I was able to confirm from my own experience of the device …
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Today dbrand, in collaboration with Kyle Goodrich, launched a new Vision Pro protective cover called Aperture. The accessory does something functional: protects Vision Pro’s front display without obstructing any of Apple’s many, many cameras and sensors.
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Vision Pro has officially entered its second year on the market. Apple’s spatial computer was chosen as 9to5Mac’s 2024 Product of the Year, but it still has a lot to prove heading into year two. Here are three coming upgrades that could spark a growth year for Vision Pro.
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