Expanded Support for Apple Vision Pro in VisionOS
Apple Vision Pro, the mixed reality headset, is set to debut on February 2nd, and developers are working diligently to prepare their applications for this innovative device. Already, around 250 applications with native support for visionOS have been submitted to Apple, indicating the growing excitement and anticipation within the developer community.
Native support enhances immersion
Applications with native support for visionOS have the ability to fully utilize the spatial design elements, creating a more immersive experience for users. In addition to Apple’s own applications, several well-known third-party apps are also planning to offer native support for visionOS from the day of its release.
Significant third-party applications supporting visionOS from the beginning
Among the prominent third-party applications ready to embrace visionOS from the start are Airmail, Box, CARROT Weather, Fantastical, Facades, JigSpace, MUBI, Night Sky, OmniPlan 4, Parcel, PCalc, Red Bull TV, Sky Guide, Tides, Webex, Zoom, and many others. These findings are based on data collected by the analytics firm Appfigures.
Microsoft’s contribution
Microsoft is also making a significant contribution to the visionOS ecosystem with various native visionOS applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams. Developer Steve Troughton-Smith has shared App Store screenshots suggesting that native applications for Crunchyroll, J.Crew, LEGO Builder’s Journey, Lowe’s, and others are also in production.
Expanded app selection
In addition to native applications, Vision Pro users will automatically have access to iPhone and iPad apps, unless developers choose to opt out through the App Store Connect tool. This means that over a million apps will be available immediately upon the release of the device.
Entertainment possibilities
Last week, Apple showcased a selection of entertainment apps that will be available on Vision Pro from the start. These apps include Disney+, ESPN, NBA, MLB, PGA Tour, Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, Pluto TV, Tubi, Fubo, IMAX, and TikTok. Some of these apps will have native support, while others will function as compatible iPad apps.
For example, Disney+ will have native support for Vision Pro and will offer users a plethora of 3D movies to watch on the device, including titles such as Avatar: The Last Airbender, Avengers: Endgame, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Elemental, and Encanto. A press release from Disney stated, “From the beginning, viewers can immerse themselves in one of four Disney+ environments, bringing them even closer to the stories,” promising animations, sounds, and delightful surprises for fans.
Limitations and uncertainties
However, popular apps like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube will not have compatible apps available for Vision Pro at the time of its launch, according to Bloomberg. Users will still be able to access these services through the Safari browser. It remains unclear whether Meta-owned apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp will be available on the device from its initial release.
With only about two minutes remaining before the official launch of Vision Pro, developers still have time to prepare their apps, so further additions to the lineup can be expected in the near future.
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