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visionOS

visionOS is a mixed reality operating system derived primarily from iOS core frameworks (including UIKit, SwiftUI, ARKit and RealityKit), and MR-specific frameworks for foveated rendering and real-time interaction.[3][4] It was developed by Apple Inc. exclusively for its Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset. It was unveiled on June 5, 2023, at Apple's WWDC23 event alongside the reveal of the Apple Vision Pro. The software released on February 2, 2024, shipping with the Apple Vision Pro.

Developer

Apple Inc.

Unix-like, based on Darwin (BSD), iOS, iPadOS

Current

February 2, 2024

1.1.2[1] (April 9, 2024 (2024-04-09)) [±]

1.2 beta 3[2] (April 23, 2024 (2024-04-23)) [±]

Mixed reality headsets, Apple Vision Pro

Proprietary software with open-source components

Reception[edit]

Pre-launch[edit]

Before the February 2024 launch, Apple gave controlled demos of the Apple Vision Pro to many technology journalists, some of whom have praised its multitasking capabilities and input methods, while lamenting that the software is only available on expensive hardware.[38] Other reviewers have focused on the software's spatial videos feature and high resolution, while questioning what the software's main use case will be.[39] Speculation from journalists noted ongoing disputes from the developers of popular apps regarding the commissions charged by Apple for in-app purchases through apps distributed on the App Store as a potential cause for many not developing visionOS-native versions.[40]

Release[edit]

Many reviews praised visionOS even while criticizing the hardware. Some reviews even mentioned features more advanced than the Apple Vision Pro hardware, such as eye and hand tracking.[41] Almost all key reviews praised the window mechanics and experience.[42][41]

iOS

iPadOS

macOS

watchOS

tvOS