Apple is making it clear: the Vision Pro is not a hobby. With the announcement of VisionOS 26 at WWDC 2025, Apple shows it’s serious about building the future of spatial computing—even if the headset isn’t mainstream yet.
Launched in 2023, the Vision Pro was Apple’s bold step into a new computing category. While adoption has been slow due to its high $3,500 price, the company is steadily improving the experience. VisionOS 26 brings new features that make the headset more useful in everyday life.
Key Updates in VisionOS 26:
More Realistic Personas: Apple’s digital avatars now move more naturally and look more lifelike, especially in FaceTime and SharePlay.
Persistent Widgets: Users can now place clocks, calendars, and other widgets in real-world space, where they stay even after taking the headset off.
Spatial Scenes from Photos: Apple uses AI to give flat photos a 3D-like look, adding depth and realism to old memories.
360° Video Support: The new system supports immersive videos from GoPro, Insta360, and Canon cameras.
New Input Devices: VisionOS 26 adds support for accessories like the Logitech Muse 3D stylus and Sony’s PSVR2 controllers.
Apple executives say the goal is to make the Vision Pro a device people want to use every day. Steve Sinclair, senior director of Vision Pro product marketing, says the update “adds new ways to connect, be immersed, and interact.”
Although Vision Pro is no longer the center of Apple’s keynote, it is now treated like any major product with regular software updates—just like the iPhone or Mac.
Apple is also investing in spatial apps and content, such as a new D-Day documentary and improvements to how users can experience personal media in immersive formats.
The company hasn’t confirmed future hardware, but the existence of a “Vision Products Group” and reports of new devices in development suggest more is coming.
Despite challenges in creating lightweight, affordable AR glasses, Apple is laying the foundation now. And if VisionOS 26 is any sign, the Vision Pro is not going away—it’s just getting started.
