Apple has officially launched the visionOS software development tool for their new “spatial computing device” Vision Pro. This tool provides three different experiences for users: “window”, “stereo”, and “space”. The Vision Pro hardware was introduced at the Apple Developer Conference WWDC in 2023 and has generated a lot of interest due to its unique features.
The visionOS SDK and API are the software development tools provided for Apple Vision Pro. Apple has already developed frameworks such as ARKit and RealityKit for augmented reality and 3D content development. The new tool, Reality Composer Pro in Xcode, allows developers to preview and prepare 3D models, animations, images, and sounds specifically for Apple Vision Pro.
Interestingly, Apple seems to be focusing less on game applications initially. The developer tools press release mentions new app experiences in productivity, design, and games. It also announces that developers using Unity authoring tools will be able to easily port existing Unity apps to Apple Vision Pro. This opens up possibilities for a wider range of apps and games on the device.
Apple plans to open developer labs in various locations for developers to verify their visionOS apps on the actual device. Developers can also receive support from Apple engineers at these labs. Additionally, teams interested in developing visionOS apps can apply for a development toolkit to quickly build, iterate, and test their apps.
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How does the introduction of the Reality Composer Pro in Xcode benefit developers in creating tailored 3D models, animations, images, and sounds for the Apple Vision Pro
Apple has officially released the visionOS software development tool for their latest spatial computing device, the Vision Pro. This tool offers users three different experiences: “window”, “stereo”, and “space”. The Vision Pro hardware was unveiled at the Apple Developer Conference WWDC in 2023 and has garnered significant attention due to its unique features.
The visionOS SDK and API serve as the software development tools provided by Apple for the Vision Pro. Previously, Apple has already developed frameworks like ARKit and RealityKit for augmented reality and 3D content development. With the introduction of the new Reality Composer Pro in Xcode, developers can now preview and prepare 3D models, animations, images, and sounds specifically tailored for the Apple Vision Pro.
An interesting aspect is that Apple appears to be placing less emphasis on gaming applications initially. The press release for these developer tools highlights new app experiences in productivity, design, and games. It also states that developers using Unity authoring tools will be able to seamlessly adapt their existing Unity apps for the Apple Vision Pro, opening up the potential for a wider range of apps and games on the device.
To ensure the compatibility and quality of visionOS apps, Apple intends to establish developer labs in various locations where developers can test their apps on the actual device. Support from Apple engineers will also be available at these labs. Furthermore, teams interested in developing visionOS apps can apply for a development toolkit that aids in the rapid building, iteration, and testing of their applications.
visionOS applications are categorized into three types: “window”, “stereo”, and “space”. These apps strive to enhance the user experience by making it more immersive, while still ensuring that HTML tags remain unchanged. It is worth noting that only the portion of the HTML that is rendered and visible on the front end will be editable, preserving the integrity of the HTML format.
