About this episode
We talk about today's new from WWDC regarding VisionOS 27 and what it will bring to the Vision Pro
visionOS 27 — New Features
Siri AI & Apple Intelligence
Biggest change in the release
All-new Siri AI with full conversational back-and-forth — brainstorm, research, open-ended questionsPin a 3D Siri visualization anywhere in your space — look at it and start talking, no wake word neededDedicated Siri app; conversations sync across Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple WatchVisual Intelligence: ask Siri about anything visible in your surroundings just by looking at itApple Intelligence backed by Apple foundation models + Google technology with cross-app orchestration
Spatial & Immersive Experiences
New environments and depth featuresPanoramic photos converted to spatial scenes with rich 3D depth using machine learningPersonal panoramas usable as full immersive environments — step back into your own memoriesNew “Thórsmörk” Iceland environment featuring dynamic aurora borealis at night Preview and edit 3D models from your Mac in your physical space; Quick Look adds wireframe, UV map,and annotation support
Interface & Navigation
Redesigned controls and window behavior Curved app windows — Safari, Freeform, and Apple TV Multiview wrap around your space like a curved monitorRedesigned Control Center with three sections for easier access to playback and environment controlsNotifications expand simply by looking at them — hands-free and eye-tracking-poweredNew extra-small widget size for more flexible spatial workspace arrangementMac Virtual Display widget connects to your Mac even when closed or asleep
Maps & Connectivity
Performance and app improvementsEnhanced Flyover in Apple Maps for more immersive aerial explorationWi-Fi connects up to 3x faster on startupFaster Messages sync across devices
Accessibility
Major new input and motion featuresPower Wheelchair Control: use Vision Pro’s eye-tracking to drive compatible electric wheelchairs — launches with Tolt and LUCI systems via Bluetooth or wired connectionVehicle Motion Cues: animated dot overlay reduces motion sickness when wearing Vision Pro in a moving vehicleFace gestures now supported for taps and system actionsNew Dwell Control method for eye-based element selectionAI-generated on-device subtitles for any video — no caption metadata required
Articles
visionOS 27 Announced with New Features for Vision Pro
https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/08/visionos-27-announced-with-new-features-for-vision-pro/
visionOS 27: Everything Coming to the Vision Pro
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/visionos-27-everything-coming-to-the-vision-pro
visionOS Overview — Apple.com
https://www.apple.com/os/visionos/
Apple's Vision Pro Will Stick AI Siri Right in Your Face
https://gizmodo.com/apples-vision-pro-will-stick-ai-siri-right-in-your-face-2000768744
Apple Vision Pro User-Created Environments: visionOS 27 atWWDC 2026
https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-vision-pro-user-created-environments-wwdc-2026
A New Apple Pencil Could Give Vision Pro a Sense of Touch
https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-pencil-patent-vision-pro-touch
Evidence Emerges of Apple's Elusive Black Vision Pro
https://www.macworld.com/article/3156706/evidence-emerges-of-apples-elusive-black-vision-pro.html
Let’s Go Fly! — Free Immersive Private Flight App fromCirrus Aircraft
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