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Xcode 26 Beta Code Signals New, Low-Cost Apple Vision Pro Model in Development

By Robert DeLuca in Apple Vision Pro on

Code Discovery in Xcode 26 Sparks Speculation on Affordable Vision Pro

Apple’s developer tool Xcode 26, released during WWDC 2024, has become the centerpiece of recent discussions among Apple enthusiasts. According to reports from AppleInsider and 9to5Mac, the beta release includes references to an unreleased Apple Vision Pro model. This discovery has again fueled rumors of Apple preparing to expand its spatial computing lineup with a more accessible device.

New Naming in Simulator Fuels Rumor Mill

The code in Xcode 26 introduces a fresh naming scheme: the current Vision Pro is identified as the “Apple Vision Pro 4K,” while code hints at a simpler “Apple Vision Pro” and alludes to the possible existence of a less expensive variant. Analyst discussion, as cited by AppleInsider, suggests that these changes are not accidental, but signal a planned expansion of the Vision Pro family. As Xcode functions as the primary development suite

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WWDC 2025: visionOS 26 Rumored to Advance Apple Vision Pro Gaming

By Robert DeLuca in WWDC on

Gaming Takes Center Stage for visionOS 26 at WWDC 2025

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal event for the company’s spatial computing efforts, with multiple sources reporting a major gaming-focused update for visionOS 26. As first noted by AppleInsider and corroborated by 9to5Mac and MacRumors, WWDC will see the first full-year iteration of Apple's operating system for Vision Pro, bringing a host of anticipated quality-of-life and gaming enhancements that could recalibrate Apple’s position in the mixed-reality market.

A Strategic Shift Toward Gaming

Since its launch, Apple Vision Pro has been characterized primarily as a productivity and entertainment device. According to AppleInsider, the original visionOS releases centered on multitasking and spatial workflows, with gaming support largely limited to iPad-compatible titles and standard Bluetooth controllers. Early ecosystem limitations have kept the Vision Pro from directly challenging category leaders like Meta Quest or PlayStation

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Godot Engine Gains visionOS Support, Expanding Apple Vision Pro Development Options

By Robert DeLuca in visionOS on

Apple's Push into Open-Source Game Development: Godot Meets Vision Pro

The landscape of Vision Pro development is set to broaden as visionOS support arrives for the Godot game engine. According to an official update from the Godot project and reporting by AppleInsider, Apple engineers have recently worked with Godot’s developer community to integrate visionOS compatibility, with support now under active beta testing. This move positions Godot, an open-source alternative to engines like Unity and Unreal, to play a significant role in Vision Pro’s content ecosystem.

Collaboration Between Apple and Godot

Godot, known for its open-source roots and active community, first caught Apple’s attention in April. The Godot team, led by release coordinator Thaddeus Crews, confirmed via the project’s blog that a "good-natured request" from Apple staff kickstarted this integration. Within just over a month, visionOS support has reached the beta testing phase and is incorporated in

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Rumor: visionOS 26 May Expand Support to PlayStation VR2 Spatial Controllers

By Robert DeLuca in Apple Vision Pro on

Broader Controller Compatibility on the Horizon for Vision Pro?

A recent report (as highlighted by AppleInsider) signals a potential shift in Apple’s spatial computing approach: future updates to visionOS—specifically visionOS 26—may unlock full support for spatial controllers like the PlayStation VR2, a move that could have significant ramifications for Apple’s mixed reality platform.

Shifting from Traditional Gamepad Support

Currently, Apple Vision Pro accommodates standard Xbox and PlayStation controllers for Apple Arcade gameplay, creating a bridge between familiar gaming hardware and Apple’s spatial interface. However, the device still lacks integration with advanced spatial controllers that offer richer motion tracking and haptic feedback. According to AppleInsider, sources claim visionOS 26 could fill this gap by allowing third-party spatial controllers—most notably the PlayStation VR2 controller—to be natively supported.

The Sony Connection: A Strategic Outreach

This development aligns with a December 2024 rumor that Apple had directly

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