Apple has released the beta version of visionOS, the operating system for its upcoming Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset. This beta launch allows developers to start creating spatial computing apps for the Vision Pro and understand its capabilities. The visionOS SDK also includes a simulator that enables developers to test their 3D interfaces in different room layouts and lighting conditions. The beta has already revealed several details about the Vision Pro’s features and limitations, although changes are expected to be made before the official launch.
Here’s what we’ve learned so far from the visionOS beta:
1. Visual Search will be available on the Vision Pro. Users can use the headset’s cameras to scan real-world objects and interact with text. This includes copying and pasting text, translating it into various languages, and converting units.
2. The OS is designed to be intuitive, with easy window management in a 3D space. Developers have demonstrated how app windows can be moved, resized, and hidden in the Vision Pro, allowing users to take advantage of the full 3D space around them.
3. Porting iOS apps to visionOS is simple, meaning many existing iPhone apps could be available on the Vision Pro at launch. However, these ported apps will appear as floating windows and may not fully utilize the Vision Pro’s capabilities without specific visionOS versions.
4. Battery percentages are displayed on the Vision Pro, contrary to what was shown in an introductory video.
5. Developers have the freedom to create apps with unique control schemes. A sample game called Happy Beam showcased the Vision Pro’s ability to recognize hand gestures and translate them into in-game controls.
6. Fitness apps are discouraged on the Vision Pro according to Apple’s guidelines. The company advises against developing apps that encourage excessive movement while using the headset.
It’s important to note that these features and details may change before the official launch of the Vision Pro. Nonetheless, the visionOS beta provides an exciting glimpse into what Apple’s mixed-reality headset has to offer.
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