Apple has unveiled an exciting update for the Vision Pro headset with the release of visionOS 26, bringing a host of new features designed to enhance the mixed-reality experience. One of the standout additions is the ability to turn widgets into spatial objects, blending seamlessly into your environment. Widgets like Clock, Weather, Music, and Photos not only offer customization options but also provide unique interactions. The new Widgets app will also let users discover compatible widgets from iOS and iPadOS apps.
The update also introduces an upgraded version of Personas. This new iteration leverages volumetric rendering and machine learning to deliver highly expressive avatars with incredible detail, including realistic hair, lashes, and skin textures.
In addition, visionOS 26 brings the power of generative AI and computational depth to Spatial Scenes, turning ordinary photos into dynamic multi-perspective experiences. The update enables Vision Pro owners to enjoy 3D movies, play spatial games, or collaborate on projects with remote participants through FaceTime, all while wearing separate AR headsets.
For gamers, PSVR 2 controller support enhances the gaming experience with high-performance motion tracking, finger touch detection, and immersive vibration feedback. visionOS 26 also expands media support, now allowing native playback of 180-degree, 360-degree, and wide FOV content from cameras like Insta360, GoPro, and Canon.
Business users will benefit from team device sharing, which enables organizations to manage pools of Apple Vision Pros. A new security feature allows users to store eye data, hand patterns, vision prescriptions, and accessibility settings securely on their iPhone, enabling smooth device transitions. Plus, the update introduces a convenient way to unlock your iPhone with the Vision Pro, along with call relaying functionality from your iPhone.
visionOS 26 also introduces new language support, adding French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish to Apple’s intelligent assistant capabilities.