visionOS 26: Powerful New Spatial Experiences for Apple Vision Pro
Apple has unveiled visionOS 26, a major update to Apple Vision Pro, bringing immersive spatial computing experiences, deeper personalization, enhanced collaboration tools, and more.
Spatial Widgets Arrive
Widgets are now spatial, seamlessly blending into the user’s environment. With support for customization and third-party apps via WidgetKit, users can personalize their spaces with clocks, music, weather, and more — all floating in 3D.
Shared Spatial Experiences
Vision Pro users can now share spatial experiences in the same room, from watching 3D movies to collaborating on projects. FaceTime integration allows remote participants to join, creating a hybrid spatial collaboration environment.
Enhanced Personas
Personas feel more natural than ever with volumetric rendering and machine learning, featuring accurate hair, facial detail, and side profile support. Over 1,000 glasses variations are available for added customization.
Spatial Scenes with Generative AI
Spatial photos become spatial scenes, using generative AI and depth mapping to give images a lifelike, multi-perspective look. Users can view these in Photos, Safari, and supported third-party apps like Zillow Immersive.
New Browsing and Media Features
Safari now supports spatial browsing with embedded 3D models. visionOS 26 also enables native playback for 180°, 360°, and wide field-of-view content from GoPro, Insta360, and Canon.
PlayStation VR2 Controller Support
Gamers can now use PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers with Vision Pro for enhanced motion tracking, finger detection, and immersive gameplay experiences.
Enterprise Features and APIs
New tools like team device sharing, Protected Content API, and Logitech Muse accessory support enterprise use for design, training, and collaboration. Users can carry personalized settings across devices with iOS 26.
More Updates and Enhancements
- Look to Scroll for eye-controlled navigation
- Redesigned Control Center for easier access to key settings
- iPhone unlock and call relaying support while wearing Vision Pro
- Support for more languages and Apple Intelligence updates
- Home View folders for organizing apps
Availability
visionOS 26 is available now for developers through the Apple Developer Program. Stay tuned for more updates as Apple redefines the future of spatial computing.