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Apple Releases First Beta of visionOS 1.2 to Developers

Apple today released the first beta of an upcoming visionOS 1.2 update to developers, allowing them to test new features ahead of the software seeing a public launch. The visionOS 1.2 beta comes a month after the release of visionOS 1.1.

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The visionOS beta can be downloaded by going to the Settings app on the device and toggling on developer betas. A registered developer account is required, and Apple recommends making a backup before installing new software.

Apple may make further improvements to Personas, EyeSight, and other features with visionOS 1.2. We'll update this article when we discover what's new in the software.

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acgmph Avatar
27 months ago

Is there anyone using their Vision glasses (or whatever they're called) on a regular basis or has it been collecting dust since the 2nd week?
Using it every day of the week for work to replace two huge monitors.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Adamhwi Avatar
27 months ago

Newton, Vision & Pippin. Notice all of Apple’s most successful product have six letters in the name!
You forgot iPhone
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
27 months ago
Here’s a video of how it works. Enjoy.



2.0 in June is going to take this to the next level
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
27 months ago

Is there anyone using their Vision glasses (or whatever they're called) on a regular basis or has it been collecting dust since the 2nd week?
This statement makes me think of bloviation. BTW, the device is called Apple Vision Pro, but you knew that.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
27 months ago

So, to those who already installed this Beta:


Works fine for me. I am currently watching a movie on it now.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
dogstar Avatar
27 months ago
Newton, Vision & Pippin. Notice all of Apple’s most successful product have six letters in the name!
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