what's new in visionos 2.0

What's New in visionOS 2.0

VisionOS 2.0 introduces several exciting new features and enhancements that expand the capabilities of spatial computing on Apple Vision Pro. Here are some of the key updates:

1. Enhanced Scene Understanding:

   • Planes Detection: Planes can now be detected in all orientations, allowing for more versatile anchoring of objects on surfaces in your surroundings.
   • Room Anchors: This new concept considers the user's surroundings on a per-room basis and can even detect a user's movement across rooms.
   • Object Tracking API: Allows you to attach content to individual objects found around the user, enabling new dimensions of interactivity, such as attaching virtual instructions to physical objects.

2. Hand Interaction:

   • You can now decide if you want the user's hands to appear in front of or behind the content, giving you more creative control over the app experience.

3. Known Object Tracking:

   • This feature allows apps to have specific reference objects built into their project that they can then detect and track within their viewing area. It includes configurable parameters to optimize object tracking for various use cases, such as changing the maximum number of objects tracked and the tracking rate for both static and dynamic objects.

4. Guest User Support:

   • VisionOS now includes a feature called Guest User, which allows others to set up and try out Apple Vision Pro while preserving the owner's data and privacy.

5. HealthKit Integration:

   • VisionOS supports immersive health experiences, such as reflecting on your feelings in an immersive space where other apps are hidden, and the surrounding pass-through dims to provide a sense of separation from your workspace.

6. Development Tools and Frameworks:

   • VisionOS is built on the foundation of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, making it easier to write code that works across multiple platforms. Core frameworks like SwiftUI, RealityKit, and ARKit are integral to developing spatial apps for visionOS.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the following sessions from WWDC 2024:

• Platforms State of the Union
• Get started with HealthKit in visionOS
• Introducing enterprise APIs for visionOS

Relevant Sessions

1. Platforms State of the Union
2. Get started with HealthKit in visionOS
3. Design great visionOS apps
4. What’s new in device management
5. Introducing enterprise APIs for visionOS
6. Optimize for the spatial web
7. Create enhanced spatial computing experiences with ARKit