Vision ProFiles

Marty introduces new information about a potential new battery integration in future Vision Pro headsets

Today’s ProNote: Patent for a new battery integration

Apple Reinvents Battery Design for Vision Pro Headset to Improve Efficiency

https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-reinvents-battery-design-for-vision-pro-headset-to-improve-efficiency/ 

Apple has patented a new battery integration method for its Vision Pro headset, aiming to improve both power efficiency and portability.

• The innovation embeds batteries directly into the headset’s structural guide rails, which adjust the optical modules. This design boosts battery capacity without increasing the device’s size or weight.

• By turning hollow guide rails into battery housings, Apple eliminates the need for separate battery casings. This streamlines the internal layout, reduces complexity, lowers weight, and enhances packaging efficiency.

• The guide rails still allow smooth interpupillary distance adjustments, maintaining functionality while providing energy storage.

• The rails use composite materials for thermal resistance and mechanical strength, supporting both durability and reliable battery performance.

• This embedded battery system can work alongside a main power source: it allows the headset to run in low-power modes, provides backup power during reboots, and helps retain memory functions when unplugged.

• Each guide rail connects directly to the logic board, and configurations can range from one to four rails—enabling flexible and modular power management for future headset models.

• The design is adaptable for different uses, supporting variations in battery number and placement based on specific product requirements.

• Apple’s approach addresses the main challenge for XR headsets—balancing high power demands with lightweight, comfortable form factors—potentially setting a new industry direction for more ergonomic and portable devices.

• This advance could be a major step towards solving the persistent problems of power limits and bulkiness in augmented and virtual reality headsets, without sacrificing user comfort or key features.

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Marty, Eric and Dave talk about the beta 6 developer release for VisionOS 26 and the new orangutans immersive video

New Beta 6 Update for VisionOS 26 developer

• Release: visionOS 26 dev beta 6 (23M5322b) on Aug 11, 2025; beta 5 (23M5311g) on Aug 5.

• Headline: No Apple-documented user-facing changes; likely a stability/bug-fix build.

• Dev tools: Xcode 26 beta 5 (Aug 5) still latest; App Store Connect notes last updated for beta 4 (July 22).

• Tester tip: Expect polish, not features—install beta 6 if you want fixes.

visionOS 26 Beta 6 Release Notes

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26-release-notes

Latest Apple Vision Pro immersive video now available for free
https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/09/apple-vision-pro-wild-life-immersive-video/ 

Tim Cook touts visionOS 26 updates, stays quiet on cheaper Vision Pro plans

https://www.ithinkdiff.com/tim-cook-visionos-26-vision-pro-smart-glasses/ 

Vision Pro 2 is coming soon, with three new upgrades expected

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/07/vision-pro-2-is-coming-soon-with-three-new-upgrades-expected/ 

Apple Vision Pro Long-Term Review – The Future Is Bright
https://press-start.com.au/reviews/tech/2025/07/30/apple-vision-pro-long-term-review-the-future-is-bright/ 

New research shows how Apple Vision Pro could watch how you breathe to help with mindfulness

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/08/05/new-research-shows-how-apple-vision-pro-could-watch-how-you-breathe-to-help-with-mindfulness 

Samsung bets on Android XR to rival Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro

https://dataconomy.com/2025/08/01/samsung-bets-on-android-xr-to-rival-apples-3500-vision-pro/ 

Ultimate XR Headset Showdown: PlayStation VR2 vs Meta Quest 3/3S vs Apple Vision Pro (2025)

https://ts2.tech/en/ultimate-xr-headset-showdown-playstation-vr2-vs-meta-quest-3-3s-vs-apple-vision-pro-2025/ 

Apple Vision Pro Long-Term Review – The Future Is Bright The vision is clear.

https://press-start.com.au/reviews/tech/2025/07/30/apple-vision-pro-long-term-review-the-future-is-bright/ 

Are AR Glasses the Next Smartphones? The Future of Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest, etc.

https://medium.com/@RustandSilicon/are-ar-glasses-the-next-smartphones-the-future-of-apple-vision-pro-and-meta-quest-etc-0e24b7f81e72 

DaVinci Resolve 20.1 Studio Update Adds Apple Vision Pro Workflow Support to macOS Version

https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-20-1-studio-update-adds-apple-vision-pro-workflow-support-to-macos-version/ 

Apple Patent Describes Vision Pro Haptic Feedback Using AirPods

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/362071/apple-patent-describes-vision-pro-haptic-feedback-using-airpods/

Future Apple Vision Pro could take commands by just reading your lips

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/08/07/future-apple-vision-pro-could-take-commands-by-just-reading-your-lips 

Virtual Ultrasound-Guided Central Vascular Access Using Apple Vision Pro: An Evaluation and Proof of Concept

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40755649/ 

A Heartfelt Learning Experience in Medicine through Blended Reality with Apple Vision Pro

https://jagathjayaprakash.medium.com/a-heartfelt-learning-experience-in-medicine-through-blended-reality-with-apple-vision-pro-459fbbf67dbf

Why Apple's Vision Pro Finally Has the Content Library It Deserves

https://mixed.reality.news/news/why-apples-vision-pro-finally-has-the-content-library-it-deserves/ 

Using my front lawn as a playing field for AVP

https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/1mdif8z/using_my_front_lawn_as_a_playing_field_for_apple/

Dyed my Vision Pro

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1mds3vd/dyed_my_vision_pro/?share_id=EMReTrpm7DGYVsfI9OK5c&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1 

APPS 

Brick Break-AR 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brick-break-ar/id6748860916 

Doggy Dogfight

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doggy-dogfight/id6737802351 

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Marty covers two stories related to the new Vision Pro immersive video on orangutans.

Latest Apple Vision Pro immersive video now available for free

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/09/apple-vision-pro-wild-life-immersive-video/

Why Apple's Vision Pro Finally Has the Content Library It Deserves

https://mixed.reality.news/news/why-apples-vision-pro-finally-has-the-content-library-it-deserves/

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Marty speaks about the latest news article reporting a soon to be released Vision Pro 2 and its new components

Today’s Vision ProNote. 

Vision Pro 2 is coming soon, with three new upgrades expected

https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/07/vision-pro-2-is-coming-soon-with-three-new-upgrades-expected/ 

From 9to5Mac’s article published today: Vision Pro 2 is expected to include three key upgrades:

Upgraded Neural Engine — Increased cores for enhanced Apple Intelligence and AI-driven experiences.

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Marty talks about the changes and additions to Vision OS 26 developer beta 5

Follow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher service

visionOS 26 Beta 5 Release Notes

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26-release-notes

Version Recap

visionOS 2.6 Beta 5 (build 23M5311g) released August 5, 2025 

Beta 4 (build 23M5300g) arrived in late July 2025 

Both are stability/bug‑fix focused, with no new user‑visible features over Beta 4 

Developer Highlights

Beta 5 pairs with Xcode 26 Beta 5, ensuring alignment between SDK and runtime

Includes incremental UI and accessory fixes, building on prior improvements from 

Great seed for final QA testing ahead of the public release

User/Testers Highlights

No new features, but expect a snappier and smoother system across the board

Continued access to core visionOS 26 features introduced in earlier betas:

Spatial widgets

Enhanced Personas

Jupiter immersive environment

180°/360° video playback support

PSVR2 and Logitech Muse accessory support 

Minor polish to interaction, especially with widget behavior and accessory pairing

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Marty shares an article written about developers’ perspectives of designing for VisionOS as a unique platform. 

Today’s Vision ProNote. 

What Vision Pro Teaches About Spatial UX
https://medium.com/@planckconnect/designing-for-thin-air-what-vision-pro-teaches-about-spatial-ux-fe3ff347a8b1

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Eric, Dave and Marty cover the new VisionOS developer beta 4, productivity and training use, and the best sailing experience you can get on land.

 
What’s New in VisionOS 26 Beta 4

Build: 23M5300g – Released July 22, 2025

 For Vision Pro Users: What You’ll Notice in Beta 4

• Smoother System Performance – General UI responsiveness is noticeably better—less jitter, quicker animation timing, and improved hand gesture accuracy.

• Refined Visual Transitions – Window edges and movement feel more polished. Think glassy transitions with fewer graphical hiccups when opening or resizing apps.

• Persistent Layouts – Apps, windows, or objects that you position in your environment now remember where you put them—even after a reboot.

• More Natural Gaze Feedback – Interactive elements now subtly highlight when you look at them—menus glow or lift slightly when your gaze hovers, giving you a stronger sense of “touch” with your eyes.

For Developers: What’s New Under the Hood

Persistence API – “Place it once, keep it always”

What It Does:

Lets developers anchor app content (like windows or widgets) to real-world surfaces that stay in place even after Vision Pro restarts.

Compositor Updates – “Visuals That Adapt to You”

• Hover Effects with Eye Tracking – As users gaze at buttons or menus, they now subtly highlight.

• Dynamic Render Quality – Developers can adjust rendering sharpness or smoothness in real-time, based on user activity. Text and UI stay crisp when you need it.

• Better Eye-Tracked Rendering (Foveation) – Vision Pro can now prioritize rendering quality at the center of your gaze, reducing quality around the edges.

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Apple has Filed for a series of Trademarks covering the Vision Pro Demo Fit App, macOS Tahoe, EnergyKit, 31 Mystery Designs and more

https://www.patentlyapple.com/2025/07/apple-has-filed-for-a-series-of-trademarks-covering-the-vision-pro-demo-fit-app-macos-tahoe-energykit-31-mystery-designs-a.html

Why Apple's Vision Pro Could Redefine Game Mechanics on iOS

https://vocal.media/01/why-apple-s-vision-pro-could-redefine-game-mechanics-on-i-os 

The Best Apple Vision Pro Alternative You Can Actually Afford

https://www.oliur.com/the-best-apple-vision-pro-alternative-you-can-actually-afford 

Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive test footage for Apple Vision Pro

https://www.fxguide.com/quicktakes/first-look-blackmagic-ursa-cine-immersive-test-footage-for-apple-vision-pro/

How to shut down and restart Apple Vision Pro

https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-shut-down-restart-apple-vision-pro/ 

Digital Twin on Apple Vision Pro

https://www.reddit.com/r/augmentedreality/comments/1m7yl74/digital_twin_on_apple_vision_pro/

How Apple Vision Pro Can Give Your Business an Unfair Advantage

https://forasoft.medium.com/how-apple-vision-pro-can-give-your-business-an-unfair-advantage-f8d800018310 

Top Streaming Apps Optimized for visionOS: Elevate Your Apple Vision Pro Experience

Top Streaming Apps Optimized For VisionOS: Elevate Your Apple Vision Pro Experience - AppleMagazine 

Mushroom Garden an immersive edutainment experience for children on Apple Vision Pro!

https://www.xrom.in/post/mushroom-garden-an-immersive-edutainment-experience-for-children-on-apple-vision-pro 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eduturf-mushroom-garden/id6747197371

Digital Twin on Apple Vision Pro

https://www.reddit.com/r/augmentedreality/comments/1m7yl74/digital_twin_on_apple_vision_pro/ 

APPS 

SailGP RaceScape XR

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailgp-racescape-xr/id6742781005 

SailGP Launches First-Ever XR Experience in Sailing: RaceScape XR for Apple Vision Pro

https://www.sportsvideo.org/2025/07/28/sailgp-launches-first-ever-xr-experience-in-sailing-racescape-xr-for-apple-vision-pro/ 

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Marty shares a simple but complete site that explains the many ways you can shut off your Vision Pro

Follow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles on Monday nights at 9 PM EST or catch the video later on Youtube or audio on any pod catcher service

Today’s Vision ProNote. 

How to shut down and restart Apple Vision Pro

https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-shut-down-restart-apple-vision-pro/ 

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Marty discusses his process for making decisions about Vision Pro coverage with AppleCare One

AppleCare One launches as a single plan to cover multiple Apple devices

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/07/23/applecare-one-launches-as-a-single-plan-to-cover-multiple-apple-devices 

Add or remove a device from your AppleCare One plan

https://support.apple.com/en-us/122224 

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Marty discusses what is really inside the Vision OS 26 developer beta 4 for developers and AVP users. 

Developer Notes for visionOS 26 Beta 4

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26-release-notes 

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