VisionOS 26 is all about what Apple calls “groundbreaking spatial experiences.” The update adds customizable widgets.
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These live persistently in your space and can be tweaked by color, width, and depth. Options include a clock, weather, music, and photos. Developers can now build widgets for their own visionOS apps, too.
Apple’s also introducing a “new AI algorithm” that adds depth to 2D photos and a new spatial gallery app with curated content. Some supported apps and articles — like home listings on Zillow — now get that same layered, spatial treatment.
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Personas have been updated to look more realistic, but remain processed on-device. VisionOS 26 also makes it easier to watch movies or play games in a more immersive, headset-first environment.
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