Apple has confirmed that it will release VisionOS 2 on September 16. It comes with a bunch of previously announced features that were announced at WWDC in June, but three features are listed as “coming later this year.” Here's what you'll miss on Monday.
We've rounded up the list for VisionOS 2 below, but three interesting features don't have a release date yet:
Panoramic Productivity with Mac Virtual Display
We were really hoping for this to come with VisionOS 2, but we'll have to wait a bit longer. Later this year, Apple will finally enable Mac Virtual Display for a more immersive, ultrawide screen experience, which the company says simulates two 4K displays side by side for improved multitasking.
It seems pretty straightforward. The video above shows a UI transition to go from 'Normal' to 'Wide' and 'Ultrawide' modes when using Mac Virtual Display, which could eventually tip the scales for bringing Vision Pro (along with your Mac) to the coffee shop to get work done.
Spatial Video Support for Final Cut Pro
Apple announced at WWDC that Final Cut Pro will finally work with MV-HVEC videos shot by the Vision Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, and now the entire iPhone 16 series, thanks to support for spatial video, photo, and audio capture. Apple says that at some point, you'll be able to import and edit spatial videos in Final Cut Pro on your Mac, add “stunning titles and effects,” and then view the final product on the Vision Pro.
We haven't seen this in action yet, but if Apple invests enough resources, we're really hopeful for a seamless editing and live viewing experience that would be great for workflow.
Apple TV Sports Multiview
Vision Pro will also include Multiview in the Vision Pro's Apple TV app in the future, bringing it more in line with the capabilities of Apple TV 4K.
The addition of Multiview means you can watch up to five MLS or MLB games simultaneously, with customizable layouts and the ability to switch between different game views.
In case you missed it, here is a list of some of the notable features coming to VisionOS 2 next week:
Next Week:
- Create Spatial Photos from 2D Images: Tap into existing photos in your library to instantly transform them into spatial photos with depth and dimension.
- SharePlay for Photos: Share and interact with your spatial photos, videos, and panoramas with friends and family on FaceTime so you can relive your memories together in life-size.
- Redesigned Photos App: The revamped and organized Photos app makes it easier to find photos and spatial highlights in a visually appealing and user-friendly layout.
- Crop Videos to Any Size: Easily crop videos from your photo library and adjust the scale to your preferences.
- See Your Keyboard in Any Environment:When you are immersed in a Environment, your Magic Keyboard or MacBook keyboard will be recognized and allow you to type without interruption.
- Experience Cinematic Video in Safari: Enjoy watching videos on the big screen in Safari with advanced cinematic effects like screen glow and reflections.
- Guest User Mode: Easily let friends and family try Apple Vision Pro with Guest User mode, which records eye and hand data for quick setup for future sessions.
- See Dictation in Messages: A new way to dictate in Messages where you simply look at the text field to start dictating.
- AirPlay Receiver: Use AirPlay to mirror your devices to Apple Vision Pro, expanding sharing and viewing capabilities.
- Train Support in Travel Mode: Work with multiple applications or watch TV series while traveling, enjoy a big screen in a quiet virtual environment.