# Updates in visionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro: What’s New?
Apple’s Vision Pro, its inaugural spatial computing device, is poised to transform user engagement with digital content. Powered by **visionOS**, an operating system crafted exclusively for spatial computing, the Apple Vision Pro seamlessly integrates the real and digital realms. As Apple fine-tunes the platform, the recent **visionOS 2** update introduces a host of new features and enhancements aimed at improving the user experience.
## Notable Enhancements in visionOS 2
Although **visionOS 2** might not represent a revolutionary upgrade, it rectifies several shortcomings from the initial Apple Vision Pro launch. Here are some of the standout features and improvements users can look forward to with this update:
### 1. **Mac Virtual Display**
A highlight of **visionOS 2** is the **Mac Virtual Display**. This feature empowers users to extend their Mac’s screen into a virtual space, effectively creating an expansive, ultra-wide display equivalent to two 4K monitors side by side. This will provide superior resolution and a more considerable workspace, ideal for multitasking, creative endeavors, and immersive productivity.
This capability particularly benefits professionals seeking additional screen space while enjoying the perks of a virtual setting. Be it video editing, graphic design, or coding, the Mac Virtual Display delivers the necessary space and clarity.
### 2. **Spatial Photos**
With **visionOS 2**, users have the chance to relive cherished memories like never before. The update introduces **spatial photos**, enabling users to craft immersive 3D-like photos straight from their photo library in the Photos app. Utilizing the Vision Pro’s cutting-edge sensors, this feature captures depth information, allowing for more engaging and lifelike recollections.
Imagine looking at a family portrait or a travel photo, where it feels as if you’re right there in the moment. Spatial photos enrich our interaction with digital memories.
### 3. **Home View Customization**
In **visionOS 2**, Apple simplifies the process for users to personalize their **Home View**. Users can rearrange apps and position them freely, including compatible iPhone and iPad apps. This added customization fosters a more intuitive workspace, making it easier to reach frequently used applications and tools.
The ability to tailor the Home View also boosts productivity, enabling users to organize their virtual surroundings to fit their individual needs and preferences.
### 4. **New Hand Gestures**
Navigating the Apple Vision Pro is now quicker and more intuitive thanks to the addition of **new hand gestures** in visionOS 2. These gestures allow users swift access to essential functions such as Home View and Control Center. For instance, users can employ gestures to reveal vital information at a glance, like the time, battery status, or to modify the volume.
These gestures facilitate interaction with the Vision Pro without dependence on physical controllers, enhancing the immersive and seamless experience.
### 5. **Travel Mode**
For users constantly on the move, **visionOS 2** introduces a dedicated **Travel Mode** optimized for trains and public transport. This mode enhances the functionality of the Vision Pro for travel, enabling users to enjoy their preferred applications and content while commuting.
Whether enjoying a film, completing work tasks, or browsing online, Travel Mode guarantees the Vision Pro adapts to your surroundings, delivering a smooth and uninterrupted experience.
### 6. **Guest User Support**
Sharing the Apple Vision Pro among family or coworkers is now simpler with **Guest User** support. When a guest utilizes the Vision Pro, their eye and hand data can be retained for up to 30 days, providing a customized experience without disrupting the primary user’s settings.
This feature is especially advantageous in homes or workplaces where multiple users might want to engage with the Vision Pro for varied purposes.
### 7. **Apple TV Multiview Support**
Sports enthusiasts will be excited to learn that **visionOS 2** incorporates **multiview support** in the **Apple TV** app on the Vision Pro. This feature permits users to simultaneously watch up to five streams, perfect for monitoring various sports games or events concurrently. Whether tracking different teams or enjoying numerous sports, the multiview capability provides an unmatched viewing experience.
This feature is anticipated to launch later this year, right in time for significant sporting events.
### 8. **Mindfulness App Enhancements**
The **Mindfulness** app in visionOS 2 features improvements with a new option called **Follow Your Breathing**. This addition showcases dynamic visual animations and sounds that respond to the user’s breathing patterns, assisting users in…
