Apple explains visionOS 26 in detail and adds 3D widget design specifications: paper/glass dual material, supporting “distance perception”

Passionategeekz June 21 news, Apple is WWDC25 VisionOS 26 has been announced in the corresponding system, and the corresponding system has added 3D widget functions to the Vision Pro headset. At present, Apple has introduced the operating mechanism and design specifications of the corresponding widget system. Passionategeekz compiled it as follows:

Apple said that unlike traditional Vision Pro windows that can be suspended anywhere in the space (the corresponding window will reposition and change position after the user restarts the device or recalibrates the viewing angle), the new 3D widget can be firmly attached to a wall or desktop in a real environment.Even if the user restarts the device, the corresponding widget will remain in place.thereby enhancing immersion and practicality, and better “embed” the physical environment.

For developers, Apple has also expanded the WidgetKit tool and introduced new features exclusive to Vision Pro. In addition to introducing new size and aspect ratio options parameters,Developers can also choose two types of material for the components, including “paper” or “glass” and “protrusion” presentation methods.。

For example, for components that display static information (such as photos, album covers, etc.), Apple recommends using a “paper” style so that it dims with the light of the room and looks like a part of the room. For components that display dynamic information (such as schedule, weather, etc.), Apple recommends using the “glass” style to ensure that the corresponding content is always clear and visible.

Apple also stated that the newly added 3D widgets in visionOS 26 also support the “distance awareness” function.Can automatically change the display content according to the distance between the user and the componentfor example, displaying a “simple weather icon” in the distance, automatically switches to a more detailed weekly weather forecast when approaching.

The official also displays several native widgets specially designed for Vision Pro, including an “album poster” component that can paste the album cover on the wall. The device will immediately play the album after the user clicks it; a “photo window” component that can display panoramic photos as a virtual window, which can create an immersive field of viewing (currently, this component only supports flat photos, not spatial photos); a clock widget, which allows users to observe rich 3D details when viewed from close range.

In addition, Apple revealed thatThe corresponding widget system is compatible with iOS and iPadAlready widgets on OSwhich means that Vision Pro users can access a large number of existing component content of ready-made apps in the early stages.

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