The last visionOS 26 review: Apathy about Apple Vision Pro on display
The review of visionOS 26 highlights a lack of significant updates and enthusiasm for the Apple Vision Pro. Despite the introduction of the M5 model, the platform has seen minimal feature additions and developer interest remains low. As WWDC 2026 approaches, there are concerns about the future of the device without stronger support from Apple for developers.
- ▪visionOS 26 has not seen major updates in over a year, leading to concerns about the Apple Vision Pro's future.
- ▪The M5 model improved performance, but overall development for the platform has stalled.
- ▪Developers are hesitant to create apps for Apple Vision Pro due to financial viability issues.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 11:53:54 +0000 |
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Review The last visionOS 26 review: Apathy about Apple Vision Pro on display Wesley Hilliard 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Fri May 29 2026, 07:53 AM EDT · 12 minute read visionOS 26 review: it hasn't been touched in a year which means WWDC better deliver Review Rating Get from Apple -> If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Read our ethics policy. Apple Vision Pro isn't a priority product for Apple's teams, and it shows in the development of visionOS 26. Bug fixes, minor adjustments, and nearly zero feature additions define the year. When visionOS 26 was revealed, it was clear that new hardware would be crucial for the platform. Then the M5 model arrived, and it was better, but nothing else changed in the time since.
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