At its annual Developers Conference WWDC 2024, Apple brought significant innovations to the tech world. The company introduced the second version of the newly developed operating system for mixed reality, visionOS, along with its new features. visionOS 2 offers a range of new applications and enhanced control mechanisms that will enrich user experience.
New Features with visionOS 2
With the new update, users will be able to take three-dimensional photos, have conversations with avatars, and control mixed reality applications with simple hand gestures. Additionally, visionOS 2 brings enhanced resolution and expanded screen area.
The presentation at WWDC showcased new applications that will offer interactive experiences with popular culture icons like Marvel characters. It also highlighted features such as the ability to watch multiple sports events simultaneously and fun options like relaxing with Kung Fu Panda. It was noted that there are 1.5 million iPhone and iPad apps compatible with VisionOS.
New APIs were also introduced for developers. The Volumetric API will enable the development of new applications, while TabletopKit stands out for desktop games. Entreprise API will particularly offer solutions aimed at the business world.
New visionOS Can Display Two 4K Monitor-Sized Images
Environmental video recording feature, which will be available for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users, will allow new videos to be recorded in a more impressive manner. Additionally, Vision Pro users will be able to obtain environmental visuals the size of two 4K monitors.
Apple also places great importance on the photo experience. With the help of artificial intelligence, two-dimensional photos will be transformed into depth-filled and environmental visuals, and users will be able to share these images as avatars with Vision Pro users.
Vision Pro will go on sale in China, Japan, and Singapore on June 28. Australia, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada will welcome this product on July 12. Apple continues to increase its impact in the global market.