What's new with VisionOS 2.0?

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

1. Enhanced Scene Understanding:

   • Planes can now be detected in all orientations, allowing for anchoring objects on various surfaces.
   • Introduction of room anchors that consider the user's surroundings on a per-room basis, enabling detection of user movement across rooms.
   • A new object tracking API allows attaching content to individual objects around the user, enhancing interactivity. (Platforms State of the Union)

2. Hand Positioning:

   • Developers can now decide if the user's hands appear in front of or behind the content, offering more creative control over app experiences. (Platforms State of the Union)

3. Enterprise APIs:

   • Introduction of six new APIs to support enterprise environments, enhancing collaboration, communication, and guided work activities. (Introducing enterprise APIs for visionOS)

4. Known Object Tracking:

   • Enhanced known object tracking through parameter adjustments, allowing apps to detect and track specific reference objects within their viewing area. (Introducing enterprise APIs for visionOS)

5. Device Management:

   • Extended management capabilities to support most MDM payloads, configurations, and commands, making it as easy to manage Vision Pro as an iPhone or iPad. (What’s new in device management)

6. Guest User Support:

   • A feature that allows others to set up and try out Apple Vision Pro while preserving the owner's data and privacy. (Get started with HealthKit in visionOS)

These updates make VisionOS 2.0 a more powerful and versatile platform for both developers and users, enhancing the overall spatial computing experience.