Apple Releases visionOS 2 to the Public – Brings 2D Spatial Photos Feature, Persona Updates, More

Apple today released visionOS 2, the newest version of the visionOS operating system for the Apple Vision Pro, which was released back in February.

The ‌visionOS‌ 2 update can be installed by opening the Settings app on the Vision Pro and going to the “General” section and selecting “Software Update.” The Vision Pro headset will need to be removed to install new software, and a progress bar will be available on the front EyeSight display.

Vision Pro users will be able to quickly find their favorite spatial photos in the redesigned Photos app, manage information for all of their accounts with the new Passwords app, access new privacy tools in Safari, and enjoy new capabilities in several popular apps, including Apple TV and Mindfulness.

Spatial Photos

With visionOS 2, users can revisit memories by creating spatial photos directly from their photo library. visionOS uses advanced machine learning to transform a 2D image into a spatial photo. Users can share their spatial photos with loved ones to view on Vision Pro, or use SharePlay in the Photos app with their spatial Persona and enjoy their panoramas, spatial videos, and more.

New Hand Gestures and Productivity Features

visionOS introduces what Apple calls a “revolutionary” spatial interface that allows users to control apps and objects with just their eyes, hands, and voice. New hand gestures can be used to access frequently used features like Home View and Control Center. New gestures can be used to view important information at a glance, like the current time, and perform actions, such as adjusting the Vision Pro’s volume.

Later this year, the Mac Virtual Display will feature a higher resolution and larger size, making it appear to be an ultra-wide display equal to two side-by-side 4K monitors. visionOS 2 also adds mouse support for additional workflow options.

Users can now personalize their Home View by rearranging apps and placing them wherever they want, including their compatible iPhone and iPad apps.

Apple’s full release notes for ‌visionOS 2‌ are below.

Photos
– Create a spatial photo from past memories with just the tap of a button
– Share your favorite moments over FaceTime with others who use an Apple Vision Pro with SharePlay for Photos
– Find and enjoy your most precious memories in the redesigned Photos app with Collections, including Featured Spatial Photos
– Trim videos in your Photos library

Home View
– Personalize your Home View by rearranging apps, including those from the Compatible Apps folder
– Start a FaceTime call, send texts, or look up contact information easier with improved People View

Input
– Use new hand gestures for easy access to Home View, see the time, control volume, check the battery level, and open Control Center
– Input text quickly in Messages with Look to Dictate by simply looking at the microphone icon
– Navigate Apple Vision Pro using your favorite Bluetooth mouse
– See your Magic Keyboard or MacBook keyboard in an immersive experience with Keyboard Awareness

Safari
– Immerse yourself in panoramas that wrap around you just like in the Photos app
– Watch web videos from sites such as YouTube.com, Netflix.com and more with a massive screen, including glow and reflection
– Ask Siri to read content on Safari web pages
– Access your most important information quickly with pinned tabs
– Separate browsing topics like work, personal, or school using Profiles

Guest User
– Save your most recent guest’s eye and hand data up to 30 days so they can skip setup and get right back into Apple Vision Pro

Travel Mode
– Use Travel Mode on trains to work privately, multitask with multiple apps, and watch your favorite shows on your long commute

Environments
– Explore a new beach Environment, Bora Bora

Persona
– Create Personas with more accurate skin tones, fluid and natural hand movements with effects, improved vibrant clothing colors, and more eyewear choices
– Choose from a variety of backgrounds including your own photos during FaceTime or third‑party video calls

Mindfulness
– Meditate to visual animations that follow your breathing

Privacy
– Turn on Communication Safety which includes protections for sensitive videos and photos that children may receive or attempt to send
– Blur sensitive photos and videos you’ve received with Sensitive Content Warning

Accessibility
– Use Live Captions for real‑time transcriptions of speech, audio, and video content including FaceTime calls
– Anchor Apple Immersive Video closed captions wherever you like in your space
– Pair Made for iPhone cochlear implant devices
– Invert colors to easily see what’s in your view by changing how content is displayed
– Automatically dim video content that depicts flashing or strobing lights
– Reduce the transparency of an object to make it easier to see or read

This release also includes other features and improvements:
– Use Apple Vision Pro as an AirPlay receiver to mirror content from any nearby iPhone or iPad on the same wireless network
– Watch Apple Immersive Video in a new windowed view alongside other apps
– Edit playlists together and join the ultimate sing-along sessions using Sing in Apple Music
– Use Quick Look to anchor objects to a horizontal surface and preview them

Some features may not be available for all regions. For more information, please visit this website:
https://www.apple.com/visionos/visionos-2
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/100100