Apple has launched its fifth VisionOS developer beta with a number of changes, including access to the App Store. The fifth beta version of VisionOS can be downloaded by developers on their Macs, which serve as the development platform for Apple Vision Pro applications. Since Apple tightly controls the release of developer kits, in the vast majority of cases the beta will only be available on the Mac and not on the headset itself. Since updates usually include changes to the VisionOS simulator, developers can use the updated VisionOS within Xcode.
Apple VisionOS developer beta has arrived
The release is the fifth developer beta for the headset’s operating system. The fourth arrived on October 3, the third was released on August 29, and the second beta was released on July 25. The fifth build number is 21N5260b, replaced by the fourth beta with build number 21N5259j. The fifth beta includes access to the App Store and Testflight applications. Also included was the practice of Mindfulness.
Apple is likely to launch more headsets in the coming months as the company wants to have the headset’s software ready to ensure a smooth launch. While many developers won’t have access to the headset, many people can try it out through Apple Vision Pro labs.