Apple has started rolling out visionOS 1.1 to the public with several new features and changes. This update comes almost a month after the release of visionOS 1.0.3 which came with an option to reset the Apple Vision Pro in case the user has forgotten the passcode.
The Apple Vision Pro debuted last month and features a powerful combination of the M2 chip and the R1 chip with it running Apple’s new operating system built for the device – visionOS. Since visionOS is a new addition to Apple’s OS lineup, we can expect to see several new features and changes in the coming updates.
According to Apple’s Release Notes, visionOS 1.1 includes the following:
“Mobile Device Management
– Enables account-driven device and user enrollment using Managed Apple IDs
– Support for device configuration (Wi-Fi, VPN, email accounts, single sign-on, and more)
– Support for deploying apps in volume including iPhone and iPad compatible apps, visionOS apps included in a Universal purchase, and proprietary in-house visionOS apps
– Support for remote erase via MDM and device inventory data
Messages
– Adds support for iMessage Contact Key Verification
Accessibility
– Closed captions can be anchored to the playback control while viewing Apple Immersive Video
Persona (beta) and EyeSight
– Adds an option to enroll your Persona hands-free
– Improves hair and makeup appearance
– Improves neck and mouth representation
– Improves rendering of the eyes for EyeSight
Virtual keyboard
– Cursor positioning for text input is now more accurate
– Resolves some instances where the virtual keyboard placement obscures the text input field
– Fixes an issue where in some cases, the text preview on the virtual keyboard may appear out of sync with the text field in the app
– Fixes an issue where the edit menu may appear unexpectedly
Mac Virtual Display
– Improves the reliability of discovering and connecting to a Mac using Mac Virtual Display
– Resolves an issue where Universal Control may stop working
– Addresses a connectivity issue that occurs when a previously paired Bluetooth device cannot be found
Captive Network Support
– Ability to set up your device while using a captive WiFi network such as those found at hotels, cafes and airports
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222“
Along with visionOS 1.1, Apple also released watchOS 10.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, tvOS 17.4, and more to the public with new features, bug fixes, and important security updates.
It is highly recommended to update your Apple Vision Pro to the latest software for the best experience. Did you find any new changes in this update? Let us know down in the comments or tweet to us on @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple news!
