Apple Seeds visionOS 1.3 RC for Developers
Apple has released the first release candidate (RC) of visionOS 1.3 for developers. This update follows the public release of visionOS 1.2, which enhanced regional and language support and addressed several bugs and security issues. For those with devices running visionOS 1.0 or later, the new update can be installed by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and selecting the Developer beta.
visionOS 1.3 introduces several new features aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality. Notable additions include:
- Spatial Photos: Users can now create spatial photos using images in their library, providing a more immersive viewing experience.
- Hand Gestures: New intuitive hand gestures are integrated to allow easy access to information at a glance.
- Mac Virtual Display: Enhancements to the Mac Virtual Display feature improve multitasking and workflow efficiency.
- Travel Mode: This update introduces a Travel Mode designed to optimize the device's performance and functionality while on the go.
- Guest User: A new feature for managing guest users provides better control and security for shared devices.
Developers interested in exploring the new features and improvements can download the visionOS 1.3 RC restore image from Apple's developer site.
Related Updates
Alongside visionOS 1.3 RC, Apple has also released RC versions of other operating systems, including iPadOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, macOS 14.6, and tvOS 17.6. Each update brings its own set of enhancements and fixes, continuing Apple's commitment to providing a robust, secure, and user-friendly ecosystem.