visionOS 26 Release History
Evolution of the visionOS spatial operating system. Comprehensive changelog and enterprise deployment notes.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Overview: Important security update providing crucial vulnerability patches and system enhancements recommended for all users.
- 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.
Overview: Minor update addressing specialized spatial computing issues and broadening hardware support.
- 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.
Overview: The third major point release for visionOS 26 focuses on virtual display and Persona realism.
- Virtual Display: Dual 4K Mac virtual monitor support.
- Environments: "Bora Bora" added.
- Persona: Lighting realism improvements.
Overview: Guest user and cinematic improvements.
- Guest User: Persistent guest profiles.
- Cinema: Precise screen distance controls.
Overview: A stability-focused release addressing early bugs from the initial 26.0 launch.
Overview: The massive annual update bringing major new features and ecosystem enhancements.