YouTube may have initially stated it would not offer native support for the Apple Vision Pro headset, but has since walked this back and stated that a dedicated app is “on the roadmap.”
In January, the company announced that it would not be developing any specialized app for the mixed-reality headset. It also announced that it would not allow its iPad apps to run on the hardware.
According to The Verge, the company has since offered the following statement:
“We’re excited to see Vision Pro launch and we’re supporting it by ensuring YouTube users have a great experience in Safari,” said YouTube spokesperson Jessica Gibby. “We do not have any specific plans to share at this time, but can confirm that a Vision Pro app is on our roadmap,” Gibby added.
While there’s no dedicated timeframe as to the release of such an app, YouTube currently recommends that Apple Vision Pro users visit YouTube via Safari for the time being.
At present, neither Apple nor YouTube have figured out how to support current 360 and VR videos active on YouTube. Allegedly, the content may never work on the Apple Vision Pro, as Apple spokesperson Jackie Roy has stated that the content isn’t high-quality, and could cause motion discomfort.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and The Verge