Apple ushered in a highly anticipated WWDC 2024 with several exciting VisionOS announcements. Foremost among them is a groundbreaking feature that transforms existing 3D images into spatial photos. This innovation leverages advanced machine learning to generate additional perspectives, a notable departure from the previous requirement of capturing images using an iPhone 15 Pro or the Vision Pro headset.
This strategic enhancement aims to stimulate content creation for the VisionOS platform, originally unveiled at last year’s WWDC. Users can now repurpose older photos taken with legacy devices, addressing the slow adoption rates observed in Apple’s much-anticipated foray into the mixed reality arena.
Although the precision of machine-generated spatial photos is yet to be fully validated, they are anticipated to be less exact than those captured with dedicated depth cameras. This cutting-edge feature will debut in the forthcoming VisionOS 2 update, slated for release later this year.
Additionally, in a significant expansion move, Apple revealed this morning that the previously U.S.-exclusive headset will soon be available in multiple international markets.
