what's new for environments in visions 2?

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In VisionOS 2, there are several new features for enhancing environments, particularly in the context of media viewing and spatial computing. Some of the key updates include:

  1. Virtual Environment Probe: This feature describes a location in terms of color variation and illumination intensity, allowing for more accurate shading of physically based rendering materials. It helps in providing environment lighting for objects, enhancing the realism of custom environments.

  2. Reverb Component: In Reality Composer Pro, a new reverb component is introduced to improve spatial sounds, making them match the custom environment better. This increases immersion by simulating how sound reverberates in the real world.

  3. Specular and Diffuse Reflections: There are new capabilities to enable and configure reflections, which help in integrating media with the environment in a balanced way, enhancing immersion without distraction.

  4. Known Object Tracking: VisionOS 2 introduces enhanced known object tracking, allowing apps to detect and track specific reference objects within their viewing area. This feature is particularly useful for enterprise applications, with configurable parameters for optimizing tracking.

These features collectively enhance the immersion and interactivity of environments in VisionOS 2, providing developers with more tools to create engaging and realistic experiences. For more detailed information, you might want to check out the session titled "Enhance the immersion of media viewing in custom environments" and "Introducing enterprise APIs for visionOS".

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