What’s new in vision is
Asked on 06/12/2025
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In the session titled "What’s new in visionOS 26" at WWDC 2025, several new features and enhancements were introduced for VisionOS. Here are some highlights:
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Volumetric Features: New volumetric features have been added to SwiftUI, allowing developers to create more immersive 3D experiences in their apps. This includes depth alignments for laying out content spatially.
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System Features: VisionOS 26 introduces new visual treatments and APIs for widgets, including a Level of Detail API and a Widget Texture API, which allow for more dynamic and interactive widget experiences.
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Games and Spatial Accessories: The session discussed improvements in hand tracking, which is now up to three times faster, and support for new spatial accessories like the Sony PlayStation controllers, enhancing gaming experiences on Vision Pro.
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Shared Experiences: VisionOS 26 supports nearby window sharing, enabling shared spatial experiences for people in the same room, enhancing the collaborative potential of apps.
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Immersive Media Ecosystem: The session also covered how developers can integrate Apple immersive video into their apps and deliver spatial experiences through Safari.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the session What’s new in visionOS 26 (00:00:07).
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