Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote didn't spotlight Vision Pro updates, but the visionOS 27 beta reveals substantial improvements. The headset now integrates Apple Intelligence and Siri AI more deeply than previous versions, with Visual Intelligence enabling real-time environmental analysis through the camera.

A new 3D orb interface lets users place Siri anywhere in virtual space, activating with just a glance. Curved app windows wrap content around the field of view for Safari, Freeform, and Apple TV, creating more immersive workspaces. Panorama photos transform into explorable spatial environments, while Safari gains 360-degree web environments.

The redesigned Control Center organizes notifications, media, and system controls into dedicated sections. Notifications auto-expand when users glance at them, eliminating manual interaction. Smaller widget sizes reduce visual clutter, and a new Icelandic environment based on Thórsmörk joins existing backdrops.

Wi-Fi performance reportedly improves up to three times faster on supported networks. Developer tools receive RealityKit updates and Environment Occlusion for better virtual-physical blending. The developer beta launches immediately, with full release scheduled for fall. Siri AI arrives later this year in English, with EU users getting same-day access unlike other Apple platforms.