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CTOnews.com, August 30 (Xinhua)-- Apple today released a preview of visionOS Beta 3, Apple's augmented reality operating system, to developers. This version is mainly for those who have already got the Vision Pro developer suite, but it can also be run on the Vision Pro simulator in SDK. This article will introduce the new features of visionOS Beta 3.

More information about Optic ID emerges: Optic ID is a new technology of Vision Pro that can authenticate by scanning a user's iris, similar to Face ID and Touch ID on iPhone and iPad. Based on the previous test version, we know that Optic ID needs to double-click the top button to confirm shopping at App Store or payment using Apple Pay. In today's version, more details about Optic ID emerge. For example, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, the system disables biometric features in some cases, such as rebooting the device or not using it for more than 48 hours. For Vision Pro, Apple is developing a new system that will decide whether to allow Optic ID based on whether the user's iPhone is nearby and whether it has been unlocked in the past. If Optic ID cannot be used or authentication fails, a virtual keyboard appears for the user to enter the password.

System icon update: some system icons have been updated in visionOS Beta 3. For example, before displaying icons for compatible application folders on the home screen, there were icons for some Apple apps, but now there are more generic icons. This is also the icon shown in the marketing picture when WWDC 2023 released Vision Pro, indicating that the previous version of visionOS was indeed old.

In addition, visionOS displays a "no Wi-Fi" icon when it loses its Internet connection.

Environment function: Environments (environment) is a feature of Vision Pro that allows users to select a series of immersive virtual scenes and switch between them and the real world. Environments can also be used in FaceTime calls, as long as everyone in the call uses Vision Pro. However, visionOS does not download all Environments by default, probably to save storage space. To reflect this, Apple has added a new prompt in today's version for display when not everyone downloads the selected environment during a FaceTime call.

New accessibility options: since the release of the Vision Pro, Apple has been showing some accessibility features that can help different people control their devices. Although the main input method for Vision Pro is the user's eye, Apple also offers some alternatives. One of the options allows users to control the Vision Pro by putting their hands together instead of kneading with their fingers. In addition, Vision Pro has an option to track a single eye.

Temporary lack of mouse support: according to Apple, users can connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to the Vision Pro for precise control of certain applications. However, Apple has added a new hint to visionOS Beta 3 that mouse support is not yet available.

New system sound: Apple has also updated some visionOS sound effects in today's version.

CTOnews.com needs to point out that Apple's Vision Pro won't be available until 2024, which means Apple still has plenty of time to change and optimize its visionOS.

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