Apple Drops Major visionOS 26 Update for Vision Pro
Apple Releases visionOS 26 With Persistent Widgets, Lifelike Personas, and Spatial Scenes for Vision Pro, marking a huge leap forward in spatial computing. The update introduces smarter widgets, more natural-looking Personas, immersive Spatial Scenes, and new accessibility tools designed to make the Vision Pro more powerful and personal than ever.
The rollout is available today for all Vision Pro users, and Apple has packed it with upgrades that feel less like an incremental update and more like a new chapter for its headset.
How to Download visionOS 26
Installing visionOS 26 is simple. Just head to the Settings app on your Vision Pro, tap General, and select Software Update. Apple recommends removing the headset during installation, and you’ll see a progress bar displayed on the EyeSight front screen.
This ensures a smooth, user-friendly update process that makes getting the latest features quick and seamless.
Persistent Widgets: A Game-Changer
One of the biggest highlights of visionOS 26 is the introduction of Persistent Widgets. These widgets integrate into your space, and unlike before, they don’t disappear after restarting your Vision Pro.
You can customize frame thickness, depth, and color, while developers can build more immersive widgets with WidgetKit. Apple has even introduced a dedicated Widgets app, making it easier than ever to discover and manage them.
Spatial Scenes: Adding Depth to Your World
Another standout feature is Spatial Scenes, which bring lifelike depth to 2D photos across apps like Photos, Safari, and Spatial Gallery. With the Spatial Scene API, developers can now embed immersive depth into their own apps.
This creates a far more engaging and natural way to interact with images, making your Vision Pro feel like a true portal into memories and media.
Safari Gets Spatial Browsing
Safari has been reimagined in visionOS 26. The new Spatial Browsing feature hides distractions and introduces 3D interactivity. You can scroll through webpages that reveal Spatial Scenes or even interact directly with 3D models embedded in articles.
On top of that, Safari can now auto-summarize articles, making it easier to digest content without scrolling endlessly.
More Lifelike Personas
Apple is also refreshing Personas to look and feel more realistic. Expect improved hair, complexion, eyelashes, and natural movement.
The Persona capture process now supports more glasses styles and materials, and you can preview your Persona in spatial form before saving it. The result is a digital version of you that looks less robotic and more human.
Shared Experiences in the Same Room
With visionOS 26, Vision Pro is no longer just a solo experience. You can now share apps and experiences with someone else wearing a Vision Pro in the same room. Whether you’re watching a movie or collaborating on a project, this update makes spatial computing more social.
Apple Intelligence Expands
Apple is also integrating Apple Intelligence more deeply into Vision Pro:
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New image styles like Oil Painting and Anime in Image Playground.
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Ability to edit personal attributes like hairstyles and facial hair for Genmoji.
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Expanded language support for English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish across Image Playground and Writing Tools.
These upgrades show Apple’s push to make AI creativity and personalization central to the Vision Pro experience.
Wide Field-of-View Video Support
Apple is catering to creators and adventurers with wide field-of-view video support. Now, 180° and 360° videos from cameras like Insta360, GoPro, and Canon play natively on Vision Pro. This makes immersive video editing and playback a native experience without the need for conversions.
Why visionOS 26 Is a Big Deal
The release of visionOS 26 underscores Apple’s commitment to making Vision Pro not just futuristic, but practical. With Persistent Widgets, lifelike Personas, and Spatial Scenes, Apple is shaping Vision Pro into a device that blends utility, creativity, and everyday use.
This update isn’t just about adding features—it’s about making Vision Pro more personal, immersive, and collaborative.
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