Apple Seeds First Beta of visionOS 2.1 to Developers for Testing

Apple Seeds First Beta of visionOS 2.1 to Developers for Testing

Apple has just released the first beta of visionOS 2.1 for developers, with the build number 22N5548d. This new release comes hot on the heels of visionOS 2.0, which launched just yesterday. Although Apple hasn’t officially revealed any new features in visionOS 2.1 yet, early testers are excited to see what’s in store!

What’s New in visionOS 2?

The recent visionOS 2 update introduced a host of exciting features. Here’s a quick rundown of what users can now enjoy:

  • Spatial Photos: You can now create immersive spatial photos using images already stored in your photo library, making it easier to relive moments in a whole new way.
  • Intuitive Hand Gestures: Accessing important information is now even more seamless with natural hand gestures, perfect for on-the-go use.
  • Mac Virtual Display, Travel Mode, and Guest User: visionOS 2 adds new features to enhance your experience, whether you're working on your Mac, traveling, or sharing your device with guests.

Photos App, Passwords App, and Safari Updates

For Vision Pro users, the Photos app has received a fresh redesign, making it easier to navigate and find your favorite spatial photos. Additionally, Apple has introduced a new Passwords app to help you manage information across all your accounts, adding convenience and peace of mind.

 

If you're concerned about privacy, Safari now includes advanced privacy tools to keep your browsing secure, and several of your favorite apps have received significant updates too! Apple TV and Mindfulness now come with enhanced capabilities, making your visionOS experience even better.

What’s in visionOS 2.1?

While we don’t have a full breakdown of visionOS 2.1’s new features yet, we do know that the first beta has already addressed several SwiftUI issues. So, developers can expect a smoother and more stable experience as they explore this update.

We’ll likely learn more about visionOS 2.1’s new features in the coming days as developers continue testing and sharing feedback. Until then, this beta offers a glimpse of Apple's commitment to continuously improving the user experience in spatial computing.

Stay tuned for more updates as we dive deeper into visionOS 2.1!

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