Apple Vision Pro has a Guest Mode
The company on Wednesday released the first SDK for visionOS, which lets developers create apps for Apple Vision Pro. Along with the SDK, there’s a visionOS simulator, allowing us to take a closer look at some of the other details of the platform. One such detail not previously announced by Apple is that the system has a “Guest Mode.”
Guest Mode, as you can imagine, will let other people interact with an Apple Vision Pro registered to someone else. Apple Vision Pro owners will have the option to enable Guest Mode or not. The owner can also create a password so that the other person using Vision Pro can access certain apps and settings without Optic ID.
Given its $3,500 price tag, it’s easy to assume that most families won’t have an Apple Vision Pro for each family member. With Guest Mode, other people can try out the device and access things like the web and watch videos without accessing the owners’ personal data.
Based on code seen by 9to5Mac, things like hidden and deleted photos can be locked by Optic ID, just like on the iPhone with Touch ID and Face ID. We also learn that Optic ID will require multiple scans for users with prescription lenses, similar to Face ID with glasses and masks.
Starting next month, developers will be able to apply for a Vision Pro developer kit. Apple will also open labs in Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo for those interested in trying out their apps on Apple Vision Pro before the launch. Apple Vision Pro will arrive in stores in early 2024.
Developers can now download the visionOS SDK by going to the Apple Developer website.