Apple has initiated its next beta testing phase for the Vision Pro spatial computing platform, releasing the first beta of visionOS 2.6 to developers. This update carries the build number 22O5754c.
The release of visionOS 2.6 beta 1 indicates Apple’s continued focus on refining and enhancing the user experience on the Vision Pro headset. While the precise details of new features or changes within this specific beta are not yet documented, developers can now download and install the software to begin exploration and compatibility testing.
This new beta follows the public release of visionOS 2.5 just last month. That update brought notable improvements, including the introduction of a dedicated Vision tab in the Apple TV app. This addition was designed to simplify the process of discovering and watching Apple Immersive Video content and available 3D movies directly on the Vision Pro.
Looking ahead, the inclusion of Apple Intelligence support in the first beta of visionOS 2.4 suggests a potential direction for future updates to the platform. While it’s not confirmed if visionOS 2.6 specifically includes new user-facing AI features, the underlying framework is being established. Apple has been actively developing and rolling out advanced generative AI capabilities across its operating systems. Features like Image Playground for generating images, customizable Genmoji, integrated ChatGPT access via Siri (with user permission), and refined Writing Tools have appeared in betas for other platforms, such as iOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2. These capabilities could potentially make their way to the Vision Pro as Apple Intelligence features evolve and become more integrated across the ecosystem.
The release of visionOS 2.6 beta 1 aligns with Apple’s regular beta seeding schedule, which often sees simultaneous updates for various operating systems like iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS, providing developers with the latest builds for simultaneous testing across platforms.
As developers begin testing visionOS 2.6 beta 1, more information regarding its contents is likely to surface. We will continue to monitor the beta and provide updates as new features, bug fixes, or underlying changes for Apple Vision Pro are discovered. Developers can access the beta through the standard Apple Developer channels.
