Apple announces major visual upgrade for 'Persona' avatars on Vision Pro with the launch of visionOS 26, promising a more realistic and clearer appearance.
Personas on Vision Pro, generated on-device after a user's facial scan, are currently the most lifelike real-time avatars available on headsets, capturing subtle motions but with a somewhat blurry look.
VisionOS 26 will feature reduced ghostly appearance, a full side profile view, realistic hair, lashes, and over 1,000 glasses variations for users.
In addition to the visual upgrade, visionOS 26 will introduce improvements for social experiences on the headset, enabling co-located virtual experiences and the inclusion of remote participants as Persona avatars.