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Guest Mode Update
The guest mode feature in visionOS allows others to set up and try out Apple Vision Pro while preserving the owner's data and privacy. During a guest user session, the guest can use apps authorized by the owner, but there are some restrictions:
- HealthKit Data Access: Apps running for guests can access HealthKit data if already authorized but cannot request additional authorizations. The system will not present the authorization flow if requested, returning an error instead.
- Editing Restrictions: Guests cannot edit authorization, privacy, or security options in visionOS settings.
- Writing Health Data: Health data cannot be written to HealthKit during a guest user session to prevent mixing guest data with the owner's health data. Any attempt to write data will return an error, and apps should handle this by discarding the data and notifying the guest.
For more details, you can refer to the Get started with HealthKit in visionOS session.
VisionOS 2.0
VisionOS 2.0 introduces several new features and improvements:
- Scene Understanding: Enhanced fidelity in scene understanding capabilities, including detecting planes in all orientations and room anchors that consider the user's surroundings on a per-room basis.
- Object Tracking API: A new API allows attaching content to individual objects around the user, enabling new dimensions of interactivity.
- Hand Positioning: Developers can now decide if the user's hands appear in front of or behind the content, offering more creativity in app experiences.
For a comprehensive overview, you can check out the Platforms State of the Union session.
Relevant Sessions
Get started with HealthKit in visionOS
Discover how to use HealthKit to create experiences that take full advantage of the spatial canvas. Learn the capabilities of HealthKit on the platform, find out how to bring an existing iPadOS app to visionOS, and explore the special considerations governing HealthKit during a Guest User session. You’ll also learn ways to use SwiftUI, Swift Charts, and Swift concurrency to craft innovative experiences with HealthKit.
Design great visionOS apps
Find out how to create compelling spatial computing apps by embracing immersion, designing for eyes and hands, and taking advantage of depth, scale, and space. We’ll share several examples of great visionOS apps and explore how their designers approached creating new experiences for the platform.
Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.
What’s new in device management
Learn about the latest management capabilities for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS, then discover the latest changes to Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager. We’ll also share updates to Activation Lock, SoftwareUpdate, and Safari management.
Customize spatial Persona templates in SharePlay
Learn how to use custom spatial Persona templates in your visionOS SharePlay experience to fine-tune the placement of Personas relative to your app. We’ll show you how to adopt custom spatial Persona templates in a sample app with SharePlay, move participants between seats, and test your changes in Simulator. We’ll also share best practices for designing custom spatial templates that will make your experience shine.