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In WWDC 2024Apple introduced visionOS 2. While it is billed as the second generation of visionOS, the new software appears to be a smaller update, intended to improve the user experience. Apple Vision Pro every day a little better.
visionOS 2 now allows users to convert their existing 2D photos into spatial photos using the power of AI. VisionOS 2 also introduces new controls for opening Home view and quick access to Control Center.
Later this year, Apple will add higher resolutions and screen sizes for its Mac external display feature, including Ultra Wide, the equivalent of two 4K monitors side by side.
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To upgrade to visionOS 2, go to Settings app on your device. Gonna General and then Software update. You will see the option for visionOS 2 available, then press Update now. Please note that updates may take a while to install while the update is so new, as many users will have difficulty downloading it.
We recommend doing a iCloud backup of all your important content. From space videos to apps and backgrounds, it’s always a good idea to prepare your Vision Pro before updating your software.
What else is new in visionOS 2?
Apple’s Travel Mode now also supports trains as well as airplanes, perhaps in response to highly publicized videos of people trying to use the device on the New York City subway.
Developers are getting some love too, with new features and APIs for creating new apps, including volumetric APIs and a new TabletopKit that allows apps to be pinned to flat surfaces – perfect for creating board games and the like.
Apple also makes it easier for users to create spatial content. One notable introduction is a new space lens for the Canon EOS R7. Apple also announced a new Vimeo app for the Vision Pro and a new partnership with Blackmagic Design. VisionPro is getting new extreme sports experiences from Redbull and new titles are also coming to the Apple TV app.
