Vision pro

Apple Vision Pro was a significant focus at WWDC 2024, showcasing its capabilities and the new opportunities it brings for developers. Here are some key highlights:

1. HealthKit in visionOS:

   • Vision Pro allows users to enter immersive spaces where other apps are hidden, and the surrounding pass-through dims to provide a sense of separation from the workspace. This can be used for activities like reflecting on calendar events and saving experiences to HealthKit.
   • Vision Pro also supports a guest user feature, allowing others to set up and try out the device while preserving the owner's data and privacy.
   • Get started with HealthKit in visionOS

2. Spatial Web:

   • Vision Pro enhances web experiences with detailed displays and spatial truth, making it a powerful tool for immersive media.
   • Developers can inspect DOM content, CSS rules, and use the JavaScript console for WebXR experiences directly on Vision Pro.
   • Optimize for the spatial web

3. Platforms State of the Union:

   • Vision Pro has seen significant enthusiasm from the developer community, with over 1000 apps available on the App Store shortly after its release.
   • New features include the ability to decide if the user's hands appear in front of or behind the content, enhanced scene understanding capabilities, and a new object tracking API.
   • Platforms State of the Union

4. Device Management:

   • Vision Pro supports device management similar to iPhone and iPad, with features for enterprise deployment at scale.
   • VisionOS 1.1 supports device enrollment and user enrollment, making it easier for IT teams to manage Vision Pro devices.
   • What’s new in device management

5. Designing for visionOS:

   • VisionOS is designed for comfort and usability, with minimal physical movement required for interaction.
   • Developers are encouraged to find their app's key moment that is optimized for visionOS, creating experiences that are immersive and delightful.
   • Design great visionOS apps

6. Enterprise APIs:

   • Vision Pro includes APIs for enhanced sensor access and platform control, enabling new use cases in enterprise environments.
   • Screen capture in Vision Pro now includes the full spatial view, including the passthrough camera feed, while protecting user privacy.
   • Introducing enterprise APIs for visionOS

7. Immersive Media Viewing:

   • Vision Pro offers customizable immersive spaces for media viewing, with features like custom tint color and pass-through brightness.
   • AVPlayerViewController is recommended for enhanced video playback capabilities, supporting HLS streaming and full-screen playback.
   • Enhance the immersion of media viewing in custom environments

These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the capabilities and new features of Apple Vision Pro, highlighting its potential for creating immersive and interactive experiences.