Apple’s visionOS 26 brings Spatial Widgets, improved Personas, native 360° content, PS VR2 support, and more smart features to Vision Pro. Discover what’s new.
visionOS 26: The Future of Spatial Computing Just Got Smarter
Apple has officially unveiled visionOS 26 for the Vision Pro, and while it may not get the shiny Liquid Glass makeover like iOS 26 or macOS Tahoe, it’s because Vision Pro is where that futuristic design started. Instead, visionOS 26 focuses on refining the spatial experience with smarter, more immersive, and more convenient features.
Spatial Widgets: Your Home, Enhanced in Mixed Reality
One of the standout features of visionOS 26 is Spatial Widgets. You can now pin widgets like Calendar, Weather, or Photos around your real-world environment, and they’ll always show up in the same place each time you wear your Vision Pro.
Imagine walking into your home office and your to-do sticky notes are always there on the wall, like magic, but real. It’s personal, persistent, and super intuitive.
Personas Get a Real-World Makeover
Let’s be honest,, Vision Pro’s avatars (aka Personas) looked a bit too robotic at first. In visionOS 26, Apple is rolling out dramatically improved Personas that look and move more like real people. It’s a noticeable leap forward for video calls and virtual presence.
More Big Upgrades: From Video to Controls
- Spatial Photos are now powered by AI, bringing your images to life with more depth and motion.
- Native playback of 180° and 360° videos is now built-in—perfect for content from Insta360, GoPro, or Canon.
- PlayStation VR2 controller support finally arrives, opening up more immersive gaming possibilities.
- Look to Scroll lets you navigate just by glancing—yes, your eyes are now your cursor!
- Unlock your iPhone while wearing Vision Pro, as long as it’s running iOS 26.
- Take iPhone calls directly on your Vision Pro—no need to reach for your phone.
When Can You Try It?
The visionOS 26 developer beta is available today. Expect a public release later this year, likely in the fall alongside Apple’s other OS updates.
Related: visionOS 26 Beta Released: How to Download and Install on Vision Pro
visionOS 26 might not look drastically different, but it makes Vision Pro smarter, more connected, and much more personal. If you’re already in the Vision Pro world, or thinking of joining, this update is a serious upgrade to the experience.
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