June 21, 2023
press release
Developer Tools for creating spatial experiences are now available for Apple Vision Pro
The VisionOS Software Development Kit (SDK) empowers the Apple developer community to bring their apps to life in ways never before
Cupertino, California Apple today announced new software tools and technologies that enable developers to create groundbreaking app experiences for Apple Vision Pro — Apple’s first spatial computer. With VisionOS, the world’s first spatial operating system, Vision Pro allows users to interact with digital content in their physical space using the most natural and intuitive inputs – their eyes, hands and voice. Starting today, Apple’s global community of developers will be able to create an entirely new class of spatial computing applications that take full advantage of the infinite canvas in Vision Pro and seamlessly integrate digital content with the physical world to enable extraordinary new experiences. With the VisionOS SDK, developers can leverage the powerful and unique capabilities of Vision Pro and VisionOS to build entirely new app experiences across a variety of categories including productivity, design, games, and more.
Next month, Apple will open Developer Labs in Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo to give developers hands-on experience testing their apps on Apple Vision Pro devices and get support from Apple engineers. Development teams will also be able to apply for Developer Kits to help them quickly build, iterate, and test on Apple Vision Pro.
“Apple Vision Pro redefines what is possible on a computing platform. Developers can start building VisionOS apps using the powerful frameworks they already know, and advance their development with innovative new tools and technologies like Reality Composer Pro, to design entirely new experiences for their users,” said Susan. Prescott, vice president of Apple. Worldwide developer relations. “By taking advantage of the space around a user, spatial computing opens up new opportunities for our developers, enabling them to imagine new ways to help their users connect, be productive, and enjoy new kinds of entertainment. We can’t wait to see what our developer community dreams up.”
Developers can build new experiences that take advantage of the groundbreaking features of Apple Vision Pro using the same foundational frameworks they already know from other Apple platforms, including powerful technologies like Xcode, SwiftUI, RealityKit, ARKit, and TestFlight. These tools enable developers to create new types of applications that span a spectrum of immersion, including windows, which have depth and can display 3D content; volumes that create experiences that can be viewed from any angle; and Spaces, which can fully immerse the user in an environment with unlimited 3D content. To help developers improve the 3D content of their VisionOS apps and games, an all-new tool available with Xcode called Reality Composer Pro lets them preview and customize 3D models, animations, images, and sounds so they look amazing on Vision Pro. Developers can also interact with their apps in the new VisionOS emulator to explore and test different room layouts and lighting conditions. And each framework for developers comes with built-in support for innovative Apple accessibility features to ensure that spatial computing applications and VisionOS are accessible to everyone.
Starting next month, developers who have built 3D apps and games using Unity’s powerful authoring tools can port their Unity apps over to Apple Vision Pro and take full advantage of its powerful capabilities.
Developers who previewed the VisionOS SDK and APIs are excited about the platform’s capabilities and how it will enable them to create entirely new app experiences for their users:
With Apple Vision Pro, Complete HeartX It will help prepare medical students for clinical practice with ultra-realistic 3D models and animations that help them understand and visualize medical problems, such as ventricular fibrillation, and how to apply their knowledge to patients,” said Jean Herzhof, president of Elsevier Health. “Learning through the Complete HeartX program on Apple Vision Pro will transform medical education and prepare future health professionals for practice.”
“the Djay The app on Apple Vision Pro puts a full-featured DJ system at the user’s fingertips. With a reimagined spatial interface, anyone can mix their favorite music and apply real-time effects using only their eyes and hands, said Karim Morsy, CEO of Algoriddim. “Whether for the beginner or the seasoned pro, djay on Vision Pro transforms the user’s surroundings with stunning environments that automatically interact with their mix, enabling them to experience and interact with music in ways never before.”
“jigspace and Apple Vision Pro empower people and companies to easily communicate their ideas or products in entirely new ways.” “It uses high-resolution CAD files that companies already own, so marketing, sales, product, or support teams can securely collaborate with colleagues or customers from anywhere.” place in the world and get people to their “Aha!” moment in a fraction of the time it would normally take. Never before has this level of rapid and effective communication been possible.”
Manufacturers can use augmented reality solutions from PTC “With Apple Vision Pro, stakeholders across departments and in different locations can review content simultaneously to make design and operational decisions,” said Stephen Prideaux-G, chief technology officer of AR/VR at PTC. “This capability will unlock a level of collaboration that has never been possible before.” previously possible.
The updated VisionOS SDK, Xcode, Simulator, and Reality Composer Pro are available to Apple Developer Program members at www.appledevelopers.com developer.apple.com. Registered Apple Developers have access to a variety of resources to help them design, develop, and test apps for Apple Vision Pro, including comprehensive technical documentation, new design kits, and updated Human Interface Guidelines for VisionOS.
To learn more about designing new app experiences for Apple Vision Pro, or to apply for a developer group starting next month, developers can visit developer.apple.com/visionos.
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