Apple is continuing to push updates to its mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, despite its lukewarm reception in the market. The latest VisionOS 2.4 beta, released yesterday, brings several enhancements, including Apple Intelligence features and improvements to Guest Mode. However, a key missing component remains Visual Intelligence, which many users expected to enhance the device’s capabilities.
With the VisionOS 2.4 update, Apple has integrated Apple Intelligence into the Vision Pro, offering new AI-driven tools aimed at enhancing user experience. The update introduces Writing Tools, which enable users to generate, proofread, and summarize text efficiently. This could be particularly useful for professionals using the Vision Pro for work-related tasks or creative writing projects.
Another notable addition is Genmoji, a feature that allows users to create custom emojis on demand. This adds a layer of personalization and fun to messaging and interactions within the Apple ecosystem. Additionally, Apple has included Image Playground, which enables users to generate images from scratch, potentially expanding creative possibilities for designers and content creators.
Beyond Apple Intelligence, the update also improves Guest Mode, a feature designed to allow temporary users to access the Vision Pro without compromising the owner’s personal data. This refinement is expected to make sharing the headset more seamless and secure.
Apple is also introducing a new app called Spatial Gallery, designed to showcase immersive images and videos in an engaging way. This addition could further leverage the Vision Pro’s high-resolution displays and spatial computing capabilities to create a unique viewing experience.
While the update brings several AI-powered features, Visual Intelligence which would improve object recognition and scene understanding remains absent. Many users had anticipated this feature, hoping it would enhance the Vision Pro’s real-world applications, including augmented reality experiences, improved accessibility tools, and more advanced AI-driven interactions.
Despite mixed commercial success, Apple remains committed to expanding the Vision Pro’s capabilities. By integrating Apple Intelligence, refining Guest Mode, and adding Spatial Gallery, the company continues to enhance the device’s functionality. However, the absence of Visual Intelligence raises questions about Apple’s long-term plans for making Vision Pro a must-have product in the AR/VR space.
As VisionOS 2.4 progresses through its beta phase, users will be looking for further refinements and possibly the long-awaited Visual Intelligence feature in future updates.
