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Apple announced the Vision Pro headset’s at its WWDC event this morning, along with a slew of updates for the next versions of , , and perhaps a tad surprisingly, visionOS too. The tech giant says that the upcoming version, , will come with new enhancements that aim to improve the headset’s quality of life. One of the standout features of visionOS 2 is its ability to turn ordinary photos into photos. By leveraging and technologies, standard photos can be transformed into interactive experiences. I’m not sure if this changes the way we can enjoy browsing our photos but take a look at the video below and judge for yourself. The update also introduces a new way to navigate the Vision Pro interface. With visionOS 2, there will be new gestures to help provide quick and easy access to frequently used features such as and . You can now also rearrange apps and place them wherever you want, a feature that was oddly missing at launch. Perhaps the most significant update, especially for those intending to use the Vision Pro for productivity work, is a new . According to Apple, visionOS 2 will allow you to connect the headset to a Mac to generate a virtual display that is . That’s going to give you of virtual real estate to pull out your decks and sheets. You’ll also be pleased to know that visionOS 2 will to the Vision Pro, which again, was oddly left out at launch – it’s odd because the headset could work with trackpads like the but not mice. Apple also says that headset will now “reveal the user’s physical keyboard” too, which is great if you enjoy working within the virtual space but find pawing around to find your keyboard a hassle. For developers, visionOS 2 will bring with it several new tools and features designed to simplify app creation for the Vision Pro including new volumetric APIs that will support running two apps simultaneously. Additionally, a new developer kit called will be introduced for creating games on flat surfaces, for instance, a virtual chess game. Apple also announced off a couple of key third-party collaborations, including one from Blackmagic Design’s “first-ever commercially available camera system” that supports creations. Canon will also be releasing a new spatial lens for the , designed just for shooting immersive videos for the Vision Pro. Apple has not announced a release date for visionOS 2, but it is expected to be rolled out as a free update later this year.