[Special Edition] Spatial Computing Business Newsletter, Apple WWDC 2025

Announcements from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, underscored Apple's continued investment in spatial computing technology. This special edition newsletter explores key topics to help businesses and teams better understand how to leverage spatial computing to add value to their organizations.

June 10, 2025

🌟 Core visionOS Platform Enhancements

Building upon its foundation as Apple's dedicated spatial operating system, visionOS 26 introduces fundamental improvements to its architecture, user interface, and rendering capabilities for Apple Vision Pro, laying the groundwork for more sophisticated spatial applications:

  • Liquid Glass UI: Extends "Liquid Glass" UI across Apple operating systems, leveraging spatial principles to enhance human-computer interaction.

  • Volumetric APIs: New SwiftUI APIs enable dynamic 3D layouts, allowing virtual content to seamlessly blend with the real world and supporting intuitive object manipulation.

  • Framework Integration: Deeper integration of SwiftUI, RealityKit, and ARKit, with new APIs for simplified content positioning and direct interaction with 3D objects.

  • RealityKit Enhancements: RealityKit updates enable realistic virtual object occlusion by real-world elements and efficient rendering of complex scenes with many unique assets.

  • Enhanced Personas: Personas gain improved realism and expressiveness via advanced rendering and ML, including full side profiles and accurate facial features for more natural virtual interactions.

  • Spatial Scenes: New Spatial Scenes use generative AI to convert 2D photos into immersive spatial photos, allowing users to relive memories with enhanced presence and multiple perspectives.

⚙️ User Experience & Content Interaction

The new visionOS 26 operating system significantly improves the user experience for sharing and collaborating with others, including team members, prospects, and customers, by enriching how users interact with the system and various forms of content, making spatial computing more intuitive and versatile:

  • Easily work or play with others in the same virtual space, whether you're in the same room or connecting remotely. Apps can now share content more smoothly, fostering better collaboration among team members, or more engaging demonstrations for prospects and customers.

  • Special tools now convert regular videos and photos into immersive 3D content. VisionOS supports many kinds of professional immersive videos, enabling businesses to create powerful training materials, product showcases, or engaging marketing content.

  • You can place app widgets anywhere in your virtual space, customize them for specific tasks, and they'll stay exactly where you put them even after restarting. This creates stable, personalized digital workspaces crucial for individual and team productivity.

  • Browse the internet feels more like being in a 3D space. Web pages can now show 3D models and videos directly within your environment, and even create custom virtual backgrounds. This offers new ways to present information, products, or services to clients and collaborators.

  • Includes smarter AI features for more efficient workflows, expanded language support for diverse teams, eye-controlled 'Look to Scroll' for hands-free navigation, a redesigned menu for easier access, and features like iPhone unlock and call forwarding to maintain continuous productivity.

  • Sony PlayStation VR2 controllers now integrate with Apple Vision Pro, enabling the use of third-party controllers for additional interactions in both gaming and enterprise applications.

⚙️ Enterprise Capabilities

  • New tools help businesses create custom 3D apps for specific work needs. These apps can securely view sensitive information, manage devices for teams, and allow secure collaboration in shared virtual spaces.

  • VisionOS 26 now supports the Logitech Muse, a special 3D controller “pen” for precise actions, opening new possibilities for precise input and interaction in professional and enterprise applications.

visionOS Business Use Cases Are Growing

The updates from WWDC 2025 further illustrate Apple's commitment to advancing the spatial computing sector. It’s clear influence is coming directly from enterprise use cases to enable individuals and teams towards the future.

🌎 Community News

Upcoming Events

AWE USA, scheduled for June 10-12, We will continue to track advancements in spatial app releases, transitions from mobile to immersive experiences, and relevant industry announcements during the conference. More Info

A Collaborative Future

The growth of community initiatives and events like Meridian Meetups further supports this expanding ecosystem.

The fast growth Meridian Meetups have launched in communities in Nairobi, Brooklyn, Lagos, and more soon!

Want Meridian Meetup in your city? Learn more here.

🫂 The Spatial Computing Business Newsletter

We're dedicated to keeping you informed about the dynamic world of spatial computing. Our newsletter provides a concise and scannable rundown of:

  • Latest Spatial App Releases: Stay informed on new real-world applications for Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, Android XR, and more, from leading brands and organizations.

  • Mobile to Immersive Experiences: Discover how existing mobile experiences are extending into immersive spatial computing environments.

  • Key Announcements: Get crucial updates on operating systems, hardware news, and industry trends shaping the future of XR.

We are always keen to hear from you!

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