{"id":30743,"date":"2025-09-12T15:07:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/?p=30743"},"modified":"2025-09-12T15:07:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:07:44","slug":"apple-vision-pro-visionos-26-the-future-of-spatial-user-interfaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/apple-vision-pro-visionos-26-the-future-of-spatial-user-interfaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Vision Pro &#038; visionOS 26: The Future of Spatial User Interfaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-30744\" src=\"https:\/\/darksn.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/close-up-of-virtual-reality-goggles-on-wooden-tabl-2024-10-21-20-58-28-utc-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darksn.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/close-up-of-virtual-reality-goggles-on-wooden-tabl-2024-10-21-20-58-28-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/darksn.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/close-up-of-virtual-reality-goggles-on-wooden-tabl-2024-10-21-20-58-28-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/darksn.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/close-up-of-virtual-reality-goggles-on-wooden-tabl-2024-10-21-20-58-28-utc-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/darksn.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/close-up-of-virtual-reality-goggles-on-wooden-tabl-2024-10-21-20-58-28-utc-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/darksn.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/close-up-of-virtual-reality-goggles-on-wooden-tabl-2024-10-21-20-58-28-utc-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/darksn.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/close-up-of-virtual-reality-goggles-on-wooden-tabl-2024-10-21-20-58-28-utc-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"327\">With the <strong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"183\">visionOS 26<\/strong> update for <strong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"215\">Apple Vision Pro<\/strong>, Apple takes the concept of <strong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"265\">spatial computing<\/strong> to a completely new level. Two major innovations stand out:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"403\">\n<li data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"351\">\n<p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"351\"><strong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"349\">Spatial Widgets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"403\">\n<p data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"403\"><strong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"401\">Eye-controlled scrolling (\u201cLook to Scroll\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"560\">These features demonstrate how Apple is revolutionizing interaction with digital content \u2013 not through touchscreens, but directly in the space around us.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"756\"><strong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"621\">Spatial Widgets: Digital Content in Your Physical Space<\/strong><br data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"624\" \/>With <strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"644\">visionOS 26<\/strong>, Apple introduces <strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"682\">Spatial Widgets<\/strong> \u2013 a groundbreaking step toward a true <strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"753\">mixed-reality user interface<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"784\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"782\">What does this mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1075\">\n<li data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"871\">\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"871\">Widgets (e.g., Calendar, Weather, Reminders, Music) can be freely placed in space.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"965\">\n<p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"965\">You can \u201cpin\u201d your calendar to the wall or place a music widget permanently on your desk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1075\">\n<p data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1075\">These objects stay fixed in their virtual location even when you move around \u2013 similar to physical items.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1222\"><strong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1088\">Result:<\/strong> The digital space becomes tangible and seamlessly integrates into your real environment \u2013 a fusion of physical and virtual reality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1356\"><strong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1268\">Look to Scroll: Scrolling with Your Eyes<\/strong><br data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1271\" \/>Also new with <strong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1300\">visionOS 26<\/strong>: <strong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1322\">\u201cLook to Scroll\u201d<\/strong>, an innovative way to interact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1379\"><strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1377\">What can it do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<li data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1494\">\n<p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1494\">When reading websites or documents, you can scroll simply with your eyes \u2013 no hand movements or clicks needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1584\">\n<p data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1584\">The system detects your gaze direction and scrolls smoothly in the desired direction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<p data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1738\">This feature works especially well in quiet environments where gesture control would be inconvenient (e.g., during meetings or relaxing on the sofa).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1832\"><strong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1830\">This makes the Vision Pro not only futuristic but also more accessible and convenient.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1982\"><strong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1865\">Where is Vision Pro headed?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\" \/>With <strong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1888\">visionOS 26<\/strong>, it\u2019s clear: Apple sees the future not on the smartphone \u2013 but <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1979\">in the space around you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2005\">The combination of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2094\">\n<li data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2021\">\n<p data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2021\">Eye control<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2039\">\n<p data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2039\">Hand gestures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2058\">\n<p data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2058\">Voice commands<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2094\">\n<p data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2094\">Now spatially placeable content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2228\">\u2026makes the Vision Pro a completely new type of computer \u2013 personal, context-aware, and around you instead of just in front of you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2275\"><strong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2273\">Other Updates in visionOS 26 (Preview):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2423\">\n<li data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2302\">\n<p data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2302\">Multiple user profiles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2349\">\n<p data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2349\">Improved app integration with Mac &amp; iPhone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2380\">\n<p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2380\">New immersive environments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2423\">\n<p data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2423\">Compatibility with third-party AR apps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2589\"><strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2441\">Availability<\/strong><br data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2444\" \/><strong data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2459\">visionOS 26<\/strong> is currently available as a <strong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2506\">developer beta<\/strong> and is expected to roll out officially to all Vision Pro users in <strong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2586\">Fall 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2983\"><strong data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2605\">Conclusion<\/strong><br data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2608\" \/>With <strong data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2628\">visionOS 26<\/strong>, the Apple Vision Pro evolves from a high-tech gadget into a true <strong data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2731\">productivity and everyday device<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2735\" \/>Thanks to spatial widgets and innovative eye control, the boundaries between digital and physical space blur further \u2013 fundamentally redefining how we interact with information.<br data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2915\" \/>Apple once again sets the standard in <strong data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2980\">spatial user experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; With the visionOS 26 update for Apple Vision Pro, Apple takes the concept of spatial computing to a completely new level. Two major innovations stand out: Spatial Widgets Eye-controlled scrolling (\u201cLook to Scroll\u201d) These features demonstrate how Apple is revolutionizing interaction with digital content \u2013 not through touchscreens, but directly in the space around us. Spatial Widgets: Digital Content in Your Physical SpaceWith visionOS 26, Apple introduces Spatial Widgets \u2013 a groundbreaking step toward a true mixed-reality user interface. What does this mean? Widgets (e.g., Calendar, Weather, Reminders, Music) can be freely placed in space. You can \u201cpin\u201d your calendar to the wall or place a music widget permanently on your desk. These objects stay fixed in their virtual location even when you move around \u2013 similar to physical items. Result: The digital space becomes tangible and seamlessly integrates into your real environment \u2013 a fusion of physical and virtual reality. Look to Scroll: Scrolling with Your EyesAlso new with visionOS 26: \u201cLook to Scroll\u201d, an innovative way to interact. What can it do? When reading websites or documents, you can scroll simply with your eyes \u2013 no hand movements or clicks needed. The system detects your gaze direction and scrolls smoothly in the desired direction. This feature works especially well in quiet environments where gesture control would be inconvenient (e.g., during meetings or relaxing on the sofa). This makes the Vision Pro not only futuristic but also more accessible and convenient. Where is Vision Pro headed?With visionOS 26, it\u2019s clear: Apple sees the future not on the smartphone \u2013 but in the space around you. The combination of: Eye control Hand gestures Voice commands Now spatially placeable content \u2026makes the Vision Pro a completely new type of computer \u2013 personal, context-aware, and around you instead of just in front of you. Other Updates in visionOS 26 (Preview): Multiple user profiles Improved app integration with Mac &amp; iPhone New immersive environments Compatibility with third-party AR apps AvailabilityvisionOS 26 is currently available as a developer beta and is expected to roll out officially to all Vision Pro users in Fall 2025. ConclusionWith visionOS 26, the Apple Vision Pro evolves from a high-tech gadget into a true productivity and everyday device.Thanks to spatial widgets and innovative eye control, the boundaries between digital and physical space blur further \u2013 fundamentally redefining how we interact with information.Apple once again sets the standard in spatial user experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30744,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[1261,1257,1260,1263,1259,1166,1170,1262,1258,1243],"coauthors":[35],"class_list":["post-30743","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allgemein","tag-applear","tag-applevisionpro","tag-eyecontrol","tag-futureofinteraction","tag-looktoscroll","tag-mixedreality","tag-spatialcomputing","tag-spatialwidgets","tag-visionos26","tag-wwdc2025"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30743","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30743"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30743\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30745,"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30743\/revisions\/30745"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30744"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30743"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30743"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30743"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/darksn.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=30743"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}