Apple releases VisionOS SDK, developers can apply for Vision Pro hardware kit

At this year’s WWDC, Apple announced it was launching the Apple Vision Pro headset and a new hardware and software platform with the new VisionOS to run it. Apple released on Wednesday VisionOS SDKopportunities for developers Apply to get Vision Pro Developer Kit (hardware). Apple also announced six developer labs in cities around the world, where developers can work with Apple on developing and testing their apps.

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Developers will be able to use familiar technologies such as Xcode, SwiftUI, RealityKit, ARKit and TestFlight to build their Vision Pro app experiences. These technologies will aid in creating apps in 3D with the help of Reality Composer Pro, a tool that allows developers to preview 3D models, animations, images and sounds.

A VisionOS simulator will be available to provide different physical room layouts and lighting conditions to ensure the apps work in any environment. Additionally, Apple’s accessibility features will be provided to developers to ensure that their VisionOS apps are suitable for everyone.

Next month, developers building their 3D apps with the Unity authoring tools can move them over to Vision Pro.

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Apple has also released VisionOS Design Kit for Figma, a platform designer and app builder used to prototype designs for new websites, apps, and software. Apple notes that its Figma assets include “a comprehensive set of UI components, scenes, system interfaces, text styles, color styles, and materials. All the core ingredients you need to create highly realistic VisionOS app designs.”

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