New headline: Apple’s Vision Pro operating system VisionOS Beta 3 adds ambient features and accessibility options

News on July 15th, Apple today launched a preview version of VisionOS Beta 3 to developers, which is Apple’s augmented reality headset Vision. Pro operating system. This version is primarily intended for people who already have the Vision Pro developer kit, but can also run on the Vision Pro emulator included in the SDK. The following will introduce VisionOS New in Beta 3.

First, more information about Optic ID emerged. Optic ID is a new technology from Vision Pro that authenticates users by scanning their iris, similar to Face ID and Touch ID on iPhones and iPads. In today's release, the details of Optic ID have been updated. For example, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, the system disables biometrics in certain circumstances, such as when the device is restarted or has not been used for more than 48 hours. For Vision Pro, Apple is developing a new system that determines whether Optic ID can be used based on whether a user's iPhone is nearby and has been unlocked in the past. If Optic ID is unavailable or verification fails, the user can enter the password via a virtual keyboard

followed by an update of the system icon. in visionOS Beta In 3, some system icons have been updated. For example, the icons that display the Compatible Apps folder on the home screen used to be icons for some Apple apps, but are now more generic icons. This is also in line with WWDC The icon shown in the marketing image when Vision Pro was released in 2023 shows that the previous version of visionOS was relatively outdated.

In addition, when the Internet connection is lost, visionOS will display a "No Wi-Fi" icon

One of the new features is the Environment function (Environments ). Environments is a feature of Vision Pro that allows users to switch between virtual scenes and the real world. It also works during FaceTime calls, as long as each participant uses Vision Pro. However, visionOS does not automatically download all Environments, possibly to save storage space. So, in today's build, Apple has added a new prompt to remind everyone on a FaceTime call that the selected environment has not been downloaded

In addition to this, Apple has also added some accessibility options . While Vision Pro's primary input method is the user's eyes, Apple offers other assistive options. For example, there's an option that lets users control Vision Pro by bringing their hands together, rather than using a two-finger pinch. In addition, Vision Pro also has the option to track a single eye

It should be noted that mouse support is currently lacking. Although Apple says users can connect to the Vision via Bluetooth keyboard and mouse Pro for precise control of certain applications, but display mouse support in visionOS Beta 3 is not yet available.

Finally, it should be mentioned that Apple’s Vision Pro is expected to be launched in 2024. This means Apple still has enough time to improve and optimize visionOS

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