Apple visionOS 2 Updates: New Widgets & AI Features
The Next Generation of Mixed Reality Experiences
Apple unveiled major upgrades to visionOS 2 at WWDC, enhancing its mixed reality platform for both consumer and enterprise users. The latest version introduces spatial widgets, AI-powered photo transformations, and significant improvements to video call avatars, building on last year’s Vision Pro launch.
Spatial Widgets: Information at a Glance
The new visionOS 2 widget system delivers information in three dimensions:
Customizable Interface Elements
- Resizable components that blend into physical spaces
- Personalized colors, depths, and placement options
- New widget types including an interactive clock, real-time weather displays, and quick-access music controls
Immersive Photo Experiences
The Photos app now uses AI algorithms with computational depth processing to convert standard 2D images into dynamic spatial content. This creates the illusion that users can physically “lean into” their photos and explore different perspectives.
Enhanced AI Features and Personas
Apple’s video call avatars receive a significant upgrade through machine learning advancements:
More Realistic Digital Representations
- Volumetric rendering for lifelike side profiles
- Improved hair, eyelash, and skin texture simulation
- On-device processing completes in seconds
Collaboration and Enterprise Features
visionOS 2 introduces powerful tools for teamwork:
Multi-User Experiences
- Shared movie watching and spatial gaming with other headset users
- Enterprise applications allowing 3D design collaboration in apps like Dassault Systèmes’ 3DLive
Device Sharing Made Simple
New security features enable seamless transitions between devices:
- Secure storage of eye tracking, hand gestures, and vision settings on iPhone
- Quick setup for shared team devices or guest access
- “For your eyes only” mode for confidential business content
Coming Soon: Logitech Muse and Language Expansion
Apple announced Logitech Muse, a precision spatial drawing accessory for the Vision Pro. The platform will soon support multiple new languages including French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Accessibility Improvements
- “Look to scroll” eye-tracking navigation
- iPhone unlocking while wearing the headset
- Call relay functionality from iPhone to Vision Pro
These updates position visionOS 2 as a more versatile platform for both personal and professional mixed reality applications, with expanded AI capabilities and improved user experiences across the board.