Apple Seeds Sixth visionOS 2 Beta to Developers

Apple today released the sixth beta of an upcoming visionOS 2 update to developers, with the beta coming a week after the fifth beta.

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Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app on their device, going to the Software Update Section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the Developer Beta. Note that an Apple ID associated with a developer account is required to download and install the beta.

visionOS 2 is able to take the depth information from 2D photos and turn them into 3D photos using advanced machine learning. Apple says that the feature is meant to add depth to photos to make memories more immersive.

There are new hand gestures for activating the Home View and Control Center, and the Home View is also now customizable with apps able to be rearranged. Travel Mode now includes support for trains, and Guest User profiles are now saved for 30 days so guests don't have to do the setup process every time they try out the headset.

Later in the year, Mac Virtual Display will support higher resolution and larger sized virtual displays, which Apple says will be equivalent to two 4K monitors side by side. With an AirPlay update, the Vision Pro can serve as an ‌AirPlay‌ receiver, so content from the iPhone, iPad, or Mac can be shared to the headset.

The Mindfulness app can track and respond to breathing patterns using the camera for an improved meditation experience, and the Vision Pro supports Bluetooth mice with visionOS 2.

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Top Rated Comments

5097842 Avatar
19 months ago
Yes, many (several) of us still care about the Vision Pro and are looking forward to installing this beta!
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Amazing Iceman Avatar
19 months ago

Yes, many (several) of us still care about the Vision Pro and are looking forward to installing this beta!
Good you said that, before the toxic comments start to come.
I’m on the road now, as soon as I have a chance I will install it.
If you do it first, please let us know your thoughts on it. The release notes were not updated, still for Beta 5.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
axantas Avatar
19 months ago
Just downloaded it - running flawlessly, get it.
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Dr32Degrees Avatar
19 months ago

Got it installed, and it seems to be running smoothly. No issues yet. It’s a little better responsive.
I’ll keep testing it and will get back.
Same here - running great! It may just be me, but some of the windows look just a *shade* darker...and menu responsiveness feels a bit snappier. The Passthrough jitters that someone else mentioned are still there, however.

Looks like all the negative folks have gotten it out of their systems ? - nice to be in a group with other AVP owners without all of the negativity! I work from home and have used it for 6-8 hrs a day - I am 57, and IMHO, this is the most amazing piece of prosumer / consumer tech of my lifetime (to this point anyway!).
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RyanFlynn Avatar
19 months ago
just installed it. Feels much lighter on my head now.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
axantas Avatar
19 months ago

Sure, we AVP uses need to stick together!

Any noticeable changes? I keep hoping to be surprised by new Apple native apps, but I think I will be waiting a while.
It is still a beta - I am happy that it is running like a charm. Difficult to say, what "big" changes were made. That new jitter, that was introduced in Beta 4, in "pass trough" mode is still visible. It depends on the available light. If it is bright "outside" it is barely noticable - if the light is fading there is this blur/jitter. But ok - it is not present in virtual environments.

Regarding the toxic comments: I feel kind of proud, just to look down on them comments - saying to myself: I am in the game and it is gorgeous. ?. Will it fail? No idea - i don't think. The iPhone did not fail as well despite Steve Balmers very toxic comment at launch.
Remember: We are on an incredible high level regarding tech stuff in general. Who dares to introduce a new and revolutionary product. Meta and others do have something, that does not convice me at all. The AVP does it in many ways.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)