visionOS 26 enhances the Apple Vision Pro experience, but with Air Cover 2.0, immersion reaches a whole new level. Here's why this combo changes everything.
At WWDC25, Apple officially introduced visionOS 26, the latest version of its operating system for Vision Pro. This shift in naming, which moves away from traditional numbering to align with the broader Apple ecosystem, marks a new phase full of innovations focused on mixed reality and spatial productivity.
Compatibility with new spatial controllers
Support for PS VR2 Sense Controllers
One of the most exciting updates is native compatibility with the PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers. With 6DoF tracking, capacitive detection, and haptics, this paves the way for a new generation of spatial games on Vision Pro.
Logitech Muse Stylus: Precision in space
The new Logitech Muse, a spatial stylus designed for Vision Pro, allows for precise interaction in collaborative apps like Spatial Analogue. Perfect for design and creativity, it promises control similar to graphic tablets—but in 3D.
Hyper-realistic Personas: the next generation of avatars
Avatars with enhanced facial expression
Apple has improved Personas, the avatars created by facial scanning, making them more realistic through volumetric rendering and machine learning. They now feature side profiles, more natural expressions, and highly detailed elements like hair and eyelashes.
Customization with over 1000 glasses styles
Aesthetic options have expanded with over 1000 glasses styles to personalize your avatar, offering a more accurate representation of users in collaborative environments and video calls.
Persistent and customizable spatial widgets
visionOS 26 introduces spatial widgets that can be placed in your real environment and remain visible every time you wear the device. You can customize their color, border width, and depth, and pin them to physical surfaces like tables or walls.
Improved hand tracking: now at 90Hz
Hand tracking has been enhanced with a 90Hz sampling rate, achieving smoother and more natural responses, especially in games and interactive apps that require precision.
Spatial scenes: the next visual frontier
Beyond 3D photos, you can now create Spatial Scenes with volumetric perspective thanks to artificial intelligence. These scenes allow you to move around the content, adding depth and immersion to everyday images.
Spatial browsing in Safari
Safari now allows you to view embedded 3D models on websites and interact with spatial scenes that unfold as you scroll, redefining reading and web exploration in an immersive way.
Native support for 180° and 360° video
visionOS 26 adds support for standard 180° and 360° videos recorded with cameras like Insta360 or GoPro, with no need for Apple’s proprietary format—a clear advantage for content creators.
Organize your Home View with folders
Just like in iOS, you can now create folders to organize your apps on the home screen, making it easier to access tools and games on your Vision Pro.
iPhone integration: calls and unlocking
You can now answer calls from your Vision Pro or automatically unlock your iPhone while using the headset, improving synergy between Apple devices.
New spatial environment: Jupiter from Amalthea
A new immersive scene takes you to Amalthea, one of Jupiter's moons. There you can observe storms and astronomical phenomena in time-lapse.
Look to Scroll: new interaction
With Look to Scroll, you can scroll through apps and websites using only your eyes—an innovative feature that promises to revolutionize hands-free navigation.
Game Controller Breakthrough
Physical controllers like PS5 or Xbox ones are now rendered in augmented reality through Game Controller Breakthrough, just like physical keyboards in visionOS 2.
Apple Intelligence expands to more countries
Apple’s AI assistant is now available in Spanish and other European languages. Developers can integrate it into their apps using the new Foundation Models Framework.
Shared use in enterprise environments
visionOS 26 allows you to save personalized configurations such as eye and hand calibration to each iPhone, making it easier to share a Vision Pro among multiple users in a work environment.
macOS Spatial Rendering
Thanks to spatial rendering from macOS, you can now use your Mac’s power to generate immersive experiences streamed to the Vision Pro—similar to PC VR streaming.
The value of Air Cover 2.0 in this new spatial era
With so many new features, extended use of Vision Pro becomes a reality. Air Cover 2.0 is designed to elevate that experience:
- Works like AR glasses, letting you see your real surroundings without losing immersion.
- Thanks to its open-face design, spatial computing makes more sense by blending digital and physical.
- Integrates mixed reality with a natural aesthetic—like traditional glasses with superpowers.
- Offers superior ergonomics for prolonged use.
- Lets you see the keyboard when looking down, which is essential for working naturally.
In short, Air Cover 2.0 is the ideal companion to make the most of visionOS 26 with total freedom and comfort.
Conclusion
visionOS 26 marks a major milestone in the evolution of Apple Vision Pro, transforming how we interact with the digital world. The integration of tools like PS VR2, Spatial Scenes, and Look to Scroll defines a more natural, powerful, and flexible ecosystem. And if you're looking to get even more out of the experience, Air Cover 2.0 is ready to support you—without stealing the spotlight.
