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At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple unveiled visionOS 26, which introduces significant enhancements for users of the Apple Vision Pro. Among the standout features are spatial widgets, enhanced Personas, and new collaborative capabilities. One of the key updates is the evolution of widgets into spatial objects that blend seamlessly with users’ environments.

These customizable widgets – such as Clock, Weather, Music, and Photos – provide unique interaction opportunities and persist in the user’s space each time they wear the Vision Pro. Users can personalize their surroundings with panoramic images, spatial photos, and unique clock designs, along with quick access to Apple Music playlists. A new Widgets app has been introduced to help users find compatible widgets from iOS and iPadOS applications.

Personas have also received their most substantial upgrade to date, utilizing volumetric rendering and machine learning to enhance expressiveness and detail. The updated avatars showcase full side profiles with lifelike features, including accurately rendered hair and complexion. Users can customize their Persona during setup and select from a vast array of over 1,000 variations of eyewear.

Another exciting feature is Spatial Scenes, which leverages generative AI to convert standard photos into immersive multi-perspective experiences. Users can explore these enhanced images in various applications, while Zillow has already incorporated the Spatial Scene API into their Immersive app for improved property visualizations. VisionOS 26 also introduces shared spatial experiences, allowing multiple Vision Pro users in the same room to engage in activities like watching 3D movies or collaborating on projects, even adding remote participants via FaceTime.

Safari now includes a spatial browsing mode, enhancing how users interact with articles and spatial scenes, while web developers can embed 3D models directly into web pages for a more immersive experience. Gaming on the platform has also been expanded with support for PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, enhancing motion tracking and interactivity. Enterprise features are also part of this update, such as team device sharing, which allows organizations to manage shared pools of Vision Pro devices while ensuring privacy for user data.

New functionalities like eye-controlled navigation, iPhone unlocking with Vision Pro, and call relaying from iPhone further enrich the experience. Finally, Apple has enhanced their Intelligence features, bringing updates to Image Playground and introducing new language support for several languages. The developer beta for visionOS 26 is available now, with a general release slated for fall 2025.

During the WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple revealed a transformative design that will shape the future of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS over the next decade. The event highlighted exciting new features for the iPhone, a revamped Spotlight interface for the Mac, and substantial enhancements for the iPad, making it more akin to a Mac.

The event lasted an hour and a half, but a concise ten-minute video recap is available for those who prefer a quicker overview. A detailed coverage of all announcements allows developers and users to explore the new features more deeply.

iOS 26 was showcased with a striking ‘Liquid Glass’ design and innovative features, including live translation capabilities in Messages and FaceTime, an updated Phone app, and new visual intelligence tools that enhance on-screen content search. Additional features include the ability to pin favorite playlists in Apple Music and significant improvements to battery life management.

For iPadOS 26, Apple introduced a variety of enhancements that bring it closer in functionality to macOS, such as a redesigned Files app, a new pointer system, and support for windowing. This brings a more robust computing experience to iPPad users.

The announcement for macOS Tahoe features similar design and functionality updates, with highlights like a new Phone app and improvements to the Spotlight feature. Meanwhile, watchOS 26 also received attention, adding an AI-powered Workout Buddy and gesture controls for notifications.

New upgrades for CarPlay, tvOS, and AirPods were also unveiled, solidifying Apple’s vision of a cohesive ecosystem across devices. For developers, early beta versions of these systems will be available, with public beta releases expected in July and full launches in September.

Stay tuned for in-depth coverage that will follow as the new features are put to the test.