Apple introduces video, gaming and enterprise features for Vision Pro

Apple has unveiled a range of new features aimed at enhancing the user experience with its Vision Pro augmented reality headset. One major update in visionOS 26 will allow gamers to use Sony’s VR2 Sense controllers, expanding gameplay options. These controllers, part of Sony’s 2023 VR2 bundle that works with the PlayStation 5, mark a shift in Apple’s strategy to better compete with devices like Meta’s Quest, which already supports physical controllers.To elevate action video viewing, Apple is partnering with Canon, GoPro, and Insta360 to enable native playback of wide field-of-view and immersive content on the Vision Pro.Developers will soon be able to embed 3D objects into websites, allowing Vision Pro users to interact with these items in their own environments. Apple reports that hundreds of businesses are already using the headset for purposes like training, design, and sales.To promote broader usage, Apple plans to make Vision Pro more user-friendly for shared environments, with support for storing individual profiles including eye and hand data.New developer tools will also introduce a “For Your Eyes Only” privacy mode for sensitive content, and users can utilize the Logitech Muse, a spatial drawing tool, to sketch and design within the headset. According to Logitech, Muse enables fluid motion tracking, ideal for fields like 3D modeling and virtual brainstorming.Finally, Vision Pro will support shared experiences, enabling multiple users to play games or watch content together, enhancing both social and collaborative use cases.

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