Apple has released visionOS 26.1, the first major update since visionOS 26 launched in September. While this is a relatively minor point update, it expands how users interact with Apple’s spatial computing ecosystem by extending Apple Vision Pro app support to the iPad for the first time. The update is available for all Vision Pro users and can be downloaded by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update on the device.
The highlight of visionOS 26.1 is the expansion of the Apple Vision Pro app to iPad, enabling users to browse spatial content, explore immersive experiences, and manage Vision Pro settings directly from their iPads. This addition reflects Apple’s growing effort to integrate its mixed reality ecosystem across devices, bridging the gap between spatial computing and traditional touch-based platforms. The Vision Pro app now lets users turn on AirPlay to view spatial experiences from Vision Pro on an iPhone or iPad screen, making content sharing far easier for demonstrations and collaboration.
Inside the headset, Apple has improved Spatial Gallery playback. Videos now display clearer playback controls and visible video lengths while in immersive view, giving users more precise control over spatial media. These refinements make immersive content more accessible and intuitive, whether viewed in full immersion or windowed mode.
While the update focuses largely on cross-device compatibility, Apple has also included a range of performance optimizations and bug fixes. Under the hood, the visionOS 26.1 SDK resolves several issues affecting developers, including AssetPackManager errors and timestamp inaccuracies in Game Controller inputs. The update also introduces a unified Blood Pressure authorization switch within HealthKit, simplifying the process of managing systolic and diastolic data permissions for health apps.
One of the most notable backend improvements relates to Logitech Muse, Apple’s upcoming spatial controller designed for extended input support on Vision Pro. The release notes reference known tracking issues when Muse moves outside the Vision Pro’s field of view. While these are still being addressed, Apple has provided temporary workarounds such as power cycling the Muse or toggling Bluetooth until full stability is achieved. This signals Apple’s active development toward expanding input options beyond hand gestures as part of Vision Pro’s next hardware and accessory phase.
Elsewhere, the update refines SwiftUI stability, correcting a crash involving navigationLinkIndicatorVisibility and ensuring smoother performance for developers building spatial interfaces. Together, these changes improve both user experience and developer reliability across the visionOS platform.
