what's new in ARKit and Vision framework in WWDC25?

Asked on 06/12/2025

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At WWDC25, Apple introduced several new features and improvements for both ARKit and the Vision framework.

ARKit

  • Shared World Anchors: ARKit now supports shared world anchors, allowing for precise anchoring of shared content within a room. This is particularly useful for collaborative experiences where multiple users interact with the same augmented reality environment.
  • Camera Region Provider: A new feature in ARKit allows access to an enhanced stabilized video feed of a selected region of interest, which can be particularly beneficial for enterprise applications.
  • macOS Support: ARKit and the World Tracking Provider are now available on macOS, enabling developers to query the Vision Pro location in space similar to native immersive apps.

Vision Framework

  • Document Recognition: Vision now provides document recognition capabilities, allowing it to group different document structures for easier processing and understanding.
  • Lens Smudge Detection: A new feature to identify smudges on camera lenses, which can help improve image quality by alerting users to clean their lenses.
  • Hand Pose Detection Update: The hand pose detection model has been updated, enhancing the ability to recognize and track hand movements more accurately.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the sessions:

These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the new capabilities and enhancements in ARKit and the Vision framework.