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visionOS

visionOS 26 Release History

Evolution of the visionOS spatial operating system. Comprehensive changelog and enterprise deployment notes.


visionOS 26.5
Security Update
Released: 11 May 2026

Overview: A background-focused release centered on security patches, StoreKit API updates, and foundational work for upcoming platform features. Recommended for all Vision Pro users.

Developer & Platform
  • StoreKit Updates: New APIs and data models (PricingTerms, CommitmentInfo) to support new App Store subscription options including annual discounts for monthly billing plans.
  • Foundation Work: Lays groundwork for Maps search ads and continued development of E2E encryption standards for RCS messaging.
  • Safari 26.5: Bundled WebKit engine update with 63 bug fixes, improved rendering, and new CSS/SVG web platform support.
Security Updates
  • System Security: Addressed multiple vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution, including WebKit and Kernel patches.
  • Stability Improvements: Resolves system instability issues and improves overall device performance.
visionOS 26.4
Build: 25E246
Released: March 24, 2026

Overview: Important security update providing crucial vulnerability patches and system enhancements recommended for all users.

Security Updates
  • System Security: Addressed multiple vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution (CVE fixes).
  • Stability Improvements: Resolves system instability issues and improves overall device performance.
visionOS 26.3.1
Build: 25N630
Released: February 26, 2026

Overview: Minor update addressing specialized spatial computing issues and broadening hardware support.

Key Updates
  • Bug Fix: Addressed a flicker issue when watching sports with MultiView in the Apple TV app.
  • Displays: Support for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR.
visionOS 26.3
Build: 24D5055e
Released: February 11, 2026

Overview: The third major point release for visionOS 26 focuses on virtual display and Persona realism.

Key Updates
  • Virtual Display: Dual 4K Mac virtual monitor support.
  • Environments: "Bora Bora" added.
  • Persona: Lighting realism improvements.
visionOS 26.2
Build: 24C3021
Released: March 2026

Overview: Guest user and cinematic improvements.

Key Updates
  • Guest User: Persistent guest profiles.
  • Cinema: Precise screen distance controls.
visionOS 26.1
Build: 24B71
Released: January 22, 2026

Overview: A stability-focused release addressing early bugs from the initial 26.0 launch.

visionOS 26.0
Build: 24A345
Released: September 15, 2025

Overview: The massive annual update bringing major new features and ecosystem enhancements.