VisionOS 26 Adds PSVR2 Support & Spatial Widgets to Apple Vision Pro
▼ Summary
– Apple announced visionOS 26 for the Vision Pro headset, introducing widgets that blend into physical environments and can be customized for frame, color, and depth.
– visionOS 26 adds support for PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, expanding gaming options beyond traditional Bluetooth accessories like keyboards and mice.
– A new hands-free “Look to Scroll” feature allows users to navigate apps and websites using eye movements, with adjustable scrolling speed.
– Enhanced iPhone interoperability includes unlocking the phone while wearing the Vision Pro and relaying calls directly through the headset.
– visionOS 26 improves Personas with more realistic avatars and expands language support, while adding features like shared spatial experiences and content editing tools.
Apple’s latest visionOS 26 update brings significant enhancements to the Vision Pro headset, including PlayStation VR2 compatibility, spatial widgets, and improved avatar realism. The announcement at WWDC 2025 marks another leap forward for mixed reality experiences, blending digital content more naturally with physical environments.
One standout feature is the introduction of environmentally integrated widgets that persist in designated real-world locations. Users can personalize these interactive elements—adjusting frame styles, colors, and depth—while new widget types like Clock, Weather, and spatial Photo displays enrich everyday functionality.
Gaming receives a major boost with native support for PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, expanding beyond traditional Bluetooth gamepads. This unlocks more immersive VR and AR gameplay, offering precise motion controls as an alternative to Apple’s eye-and-hand-tracking system.
Navigating content becomes effortless with hands-free “Look to Scroll” functionality, allowing users to browse apps and websites using eye movements alone. Adjustable scroll speeds and developer API access ensure broader compatibility across applications.
Enhanced iPhone integration lets users unlock their devices while wearing the headset, even during fully immersive sessions. Calls can now be answered directly through the Vision Pro, with seamless switching between the headset’s People View and iPhone connectivity.
Persona avatars undergo a striking upgrade, leveraging volumetric rendering and machine learning for lifelike side profiles, detailed hair textures, and natural facial expressions. Spatial previews during creation enable real-time adjustments for a more authentic digital representation.
Shared experiences evolve with multi-user spatial content viewing, enabling groups to enjoy 3D movies together in the same physical space. Support for 180°/360° footage from Insta360, GoPro, and Canon—plus Adobe’s upcoming Premiere-powered editing app—empowers creators to produce immersive videos directly on the device.
Language support now covers French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, alongside regional English variants. A streamlined Control Center consolidates essential settings, while app folders in Home View improve organization.
Building on last year’s productivity-focused visionOS 2 update—which introduced features like customizable home screens and Mac-connected ultrawide displays—visionOS 26 further cements the Vision Pro as a versatile tool for work, entertainment, and social connection.
(Source: The Verge)
