WWDC 2025: Apple partners Sony and others to get new spatial experiences with visionOS 26

Apple previewed the upcoming VisionOS 26 update for its

Apple Vision Pro

headsets at its annual developer conference,

WWDC 2025

. The Cupertino-based tech giant claims that this update is designed to bring a range of new spatial experiences and features, aiming to make everyday interactions more immersive and personal. The company also announced partnerships with Sony, Canon, GoPro, and Insta360 to bring new spatial experiences to visionOS 26. The update will support 180°, 360°, and wide field-of-view content, giving

Vision Pro

users richer immersive media. Apple also introduced new enterprise APIs and PlayStation VR2 Sense controller support, paving the way for next-gen games and professional apps.

Apple visionOS 26 announced: Availability and new features

Apple visionOS 26

is now available for developers to test. The update introduces several new features aimed at enhancing the

spatial computing

experience on Apple Vision Pro.For example, Spatial Widgets now integrate directly into a user’s space with customisable frame width, colour and depth, bringing information like weather, clock, and photos right into the environment.

Shared Spatial Experiences allow multiple Vision Pro users in the same room to collaborate or watch 3D content together, with support from apps like Dassault Systèmes’ 3DLive.Personas have been upgraded to appear more natural and expressive, offering side profiles and enhanced detail using improved volumetric rendering. Spatial Scenes use AI to add depth to spatial photos, making images feel more immersive and interactive. Web browsing also evolves with spatial Safari, enabling 3D models to be embedded directly on web pages.VisionOS 26 brings native playback support for 180°, 360°, and wide field-of-view content from Insta360, GoPro, and Canon, while adding compatibility with PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers for enhanced gaming.For enterprises, new APIs include team device sharing, Protected Content API for sensitive materials, and support for accessories like Logitech Muse. The update also adds Look to Scroll, enabling eye-based scrolling, a redesigned Control Center, and the ability to relay iPhone calls directly to Vision Pro. Users can also unlock their iPhone while immersed in Vision Pro experiences, and the new Home View folders feature helps organise apps.