Apple Seeds Second visionOS 2.1 Update to Developers

[MacRumors]

Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming visionOS 2.1 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new software coming a week after Apple seeded the first visionOS 2.1 beta.

Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app on their device, going to the Software Update Section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the Developer Beta. Note that an Apple ID associated with a developer account is required to download and install the beta.

There's no word yet on what's included in visionOS 2.1, but there are visionOS 2 features that Apple has not yet released, such as the option to use a larger ultrawide screen for the Mac Virtual Display and support for Multiview for MLS and MLB games.

Article Link: Apple Seeds Second visionOS 2.1 Update to Developers

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

That virtual ultra-wide screen is THE signature feature IMO. Having switched to using a real-world ultra-wide when I went the Silicon separates approach, there is no coming back to traditional (near) square screens such as the old iMac 27" screen my new one replaced.

But since it is too big to easily go everywhere I do, the ability to summon it or even bigger would be incredible in a relatively small, mobile package like Vpro. Again IMO: this seems better than other attempts at bigger mobile screens like folds/rolls.

I hope that feature works very well and look forward to trying it myself.

 

[Realityck]

to devs

• iOS 18.1 beta 5 (22B5054e) - September 23, 2024
• iPadOS 18.1 beta 5 (22B5054e) - September 23, 2024
• macOS 15.1 beta 5 (24B5055e) - September 23, 2024
• tvOS 18.1 beta 2(22J5552d) - September 23, 2024
• watchOS 11.1 beta 2 (22R5554e) - September 23, 2024
• visionOS 2.1 beta 2 (22N5553d) - September 23, 2024

 

[torartc]

Please enable ultrawide.

 

[Rychiar]

so what's the point of this 2.1 beta without that? anyone seeing any difference? I gave up on Betas since we hit 2.0 cus I don't see any reason to have 2.1... though honestly 2.0 has more glitches than I would Like and still feels beta

 

[YukiseKimi]

Installed both new Vision OS Beta and Sequoia Beta. No Ultra Wide screen feature.

Edit: I can do both Virtual Mac display and Display mirroring from MacBook Pro at the same time tho?
I got 2 floating screens from my MBP if I use display extended on display mirroring + Virtual Mac display.

Edit2 for picture:

I am having some issues going on the second screen bc the mouse cursor reverts back to being a pointer when I look at it but its working good enough

 

[BarrettF77]

I feel like ultra wide support is going to get delayed because Vision Pro gets next to no love from Apple. The itch to sell mine grows daily. Please impress me Apple.

 

[anticipate]

Ultrawide will be in 2.2 in December. They're rushing to get 18.1 out which includes macOS 15.1 and this beta for WatchOS

 

[vegetassj4]

Seeded to developers? All five of them?

 

[MacMan988]

Hope apple will release the ultrawide screen option soon!

 

[TechnoMonk]

Installed both new Vision OS Beta and Sequoia Beta. No Ultra Wide screen feature.

Edit: I can do both Virtual Mac display and Display mirroring from MacBook Pro at the same time tho?
I got 2 floating screens from my MBP if I use display extended on display mirroring + Virtual Mac display.

Edit2 for picture:View attachment 2426384

I am having some issues going on the second screen bc the mouse cursor reverts back to being a pointer when I look at it but its working good enough

How do you like mirroring from mac? That’s a big reason AVp 2.0 is on my list.

 

[kreasu_]

Installed both new Vision OS Beta and Sequoia Beta. No Ultra Wide screen feature.

Edit: I can do both Virtual Mac display and Display mirroring from MacBook Pro at the same time tho?
I got 2 floating screens from my MBP if I use display extended on display mirroring + Virtual Mac display.

Edit2 for picture:View attachment 2426384

I am having some issues going on the second screen bc the mouse cursor reverts back to being a pointer when I look at it but its working good enough

this looks great, and audio is passing through too right?

 

[Trilogy069]

Installed both new Vision OS Beta and Sequoia Beta. No Ultra Wide screen feature.

Edit: I can do both Virtual Mac display and Display mirroring from MacBook Pro at the same time tho?
I got 2 floating screens from my MBP if I use display extended on display mirroring + Virtual Mac display.

Edit2 for picture:View attachment 2426384

I am having some issues going on the second screen bc the mouse cursor reverts back to being a pointer when I look at it but its working good enough

Prior to this update I was not able to use my iPhone wth Vision pro when I was looking at my desk top and now I can. little buggy but I can now use both in Vision Pro.

 

[torartc]

Seeded to developers? All five of them?

Super original

 

[YukiseKimi]

How do you like mirroring from mac? That’s a big reason AVp 2.0 is on my list.

It's pretty nice aside from some bugs like mouse cursor not working when looking at extended screen (this is rly annoying). The audio pass through directly to VP works but the sound quality isn't great, I think this can be fixed.
I just use my AirPods Pro for now so no issues with them.

this looks great, and audio is passing through too right?

Yes, audio passing too. Quality isn't amazing, there are some weird noise artifacts when I tried to watch some videos. It's not a dealbreaker but I think apple can refine this. Or just use AirPods.

 

[BarrettF77]

Seeded to developers? All five of them?

This is really an old joke. You have our permission to get a life now and stop saying this over and over.

 

[JoshuaBru]

Super original

I mean is he wrong though?

 

[axantas]

I mean is he wrong though?

No, it just means, he should not spoil threads with useless remarks. If he does not like or own the VisionPro, there is no reason to "contribute" negative comments.

That member does furthermore not leave a good impression here...