Apple pushes visionOS 2 Release Candidate update: New spatial computing experiences and numerous improvements

Apple pushes visionOS 2 Release Candidate update: New spatial computing experiences and numerous improvementsApple today (September 10th) released the visionOS 2 Release Candidate update (internal build number: 22N320) to Vision Pro users. This update comes just six days after the previous beta/RC release, highlighting Apple's rapid iteration and commitment to perfecting its new visionOS operating system

Apple pushes visionOS 2 Release Candidate update: New spatial computing experiences and numerous improvements

Apple today (September 10th) released the visionOS 2 Release Candidate update (internal build number: 22N320) to Vision Pro users. This update comes just six days after the previous beta/RC release, highlighting Apple's rapid iteration and commitment to perfecting its new visionOS operating system. visionOS 2, first unveiled at WWDC24, is the operating system specifically designed for the Apple Vision Pro headset and has quickly garnered significant industry attention.

Apple's official announcement underscores numerous improvements and new features in visionOS 2. First and foremost, its application ecosystem is flourishing. Apple states that there are now over 2000 apps built specifically for Vision Pro, along with 1.5 million compatible iPhone and iPad apps, providing users with a rich application experience. This vast app library significantly enhances the Vision Pro headset's value and appeal.

One of the core improvements in visionOS 2 is the enhanced spatial computing capabilities. Utilizing "advanced machine learning," users can spatialize ordinary photos and use photo apps with spatial personas for SharePlay, resulting in a more immersive and interactive photo-sharing experience. This feature significantly boosts the Vision Pro headset's potential in social and entertainment applications.

To improve user experience, visionOS 2 also features operational optimizations. Users can now navigate to the home screen with a simple tap and summon the Control Center by flipping their hand, making operation more convenient and intuitive. This user-friendly approach lowers the barrier to entry and improves overall efficiency.

Improvements for professional users are equally noteworthy. Later this year, Mac virtual displays will offer higher resolutions and sizes, including the highly anticipated ultrawide mode. This significantly enhances the Vision Pro headset's value in productivity, providing professionals with a more comfortable and efficient work environment. Additionally, visionOS 2 adds train support to travel mode for a more convenient travel experience.

Apple also emphasizes visionOS 2's developer-friendliness. New spatial video capabilities simplify the spatial content creation process, lowering the barrier to entry and encouraging more developers to participate in the Vision Pro app ecosystem. This initiative will further fuel the growth of the Vision Pro app ecosystem. As a concrete example, Canon has introduced a new spatial lens for its EOS R7 camera, capable of shooting spatial videos that can be edited in Final Cut Pro and viewed in the new visionOS Vimeo app.

Apple's immersive video (180-degree 8K format) has also gained new partner support. Blackmagic Design, utilizing its cameras, DaVinci Resolve, and Apple Compressor software, has developed a new workflow providing professionals with a more complete immersive video production solution. Red Bull is also producing immersive sports programming, planning to utilize the Vision Pro platform for distribution. Apple itself is also launching new scripting capabilities to further enrich the Vision Pro's application scenarios.

The visionOS 2 RC update not only introduces numerous new features and improvements but also demonstrates Apple's continued investment and technological prowess in spatial computing. From building the app ecosystem and optimizing user experience to upgrading professional tools, visionOS 2 is constantly improving, providing users with a richer spatial computing experience. In the future, with more apps launching and features being refined, the market outlook for the Vision Pro headset is promising.

The release history of visionOS 2 is also noteworthy. The release of this RC version marks a milestone in Apple's continuous iteration and optimization. Apple is committed to making visionOS a mature and powerful spatial computing operating system, constantly listening to user feedback and actively improving and perfecting system functions. This update is just a snapshot of Apple's ongoing efforts in the field of spatial computing; more exciting features and applications are expected in the future. [Source Name, e.g., IT Home] will continue to monitor visionOS updates and development and provide readers with more related reports. We also welcome [Source Name] users to actively participate in discussions and share your discoveries and experiences.

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