These coming Vision Pro upgrades could lead to big 2025 success
Vision Pro was chosen as 9to5Macs Product of the Year. But theres still a lot Apples spatial computer has to prove heading into its second year. Here are three big coming upgrades that could lead to a breakout 2025 for Vision Pro.Apple Intelligence (especially for Siri)Apple neglecting to bring AI to its flagship, cutting-edge spatial computer in 2024 was a disappointmentbut understandable. The companys playing catch-up with AI and rightfully prioritized its most popular devices: the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.But Apple Intelligence is on its way to Vision Pro, likely in visionOS 3. And theres one main area it could make a significant impact: an upgraded Siri.Plenty of other AI features will make nice additions to visionOS, but a more powerful Siri easily tops my list.Im still a relatively new Vision Pro owner, but Ive quickly found Siri more important to spatial computing than any other Apple platform (save HomePod).Voice-first computing has tremendous potential on Vision Pro, and Siris ChatGPT integration plus the powerful upgrades coming in iOS 18.4 would make a huge difference to the visionOS experience.Robust gaming supportFor years, Apple has been trying to prove that its serious about gaming. The iPhone has always been a gaming hit, but Apple has also tried to convince users (and developers) to invest in gaming on the Mac, Apple TV, and more.But somehow, the Vision Pro launched without much of a gaming story. Apple Arcade offers a variety of spatial games, and others are available on the App Store. But there are currently no VR game controllers supported, and Apple doesnt seem to think of visionOS as a gaming platform.Fortunately, it sounds like PlayStation VR2 controllers will be supported soon, and thats hopefully just the start of Apples gaming plans.Apple needs to prove in the new year that gaming is a priority for Vision Pro. Otherwise, all the best VR games will continue being exclusive to competing platforms.Much more Apple Immersive VideoImmersive Video is one of the most remarkable, killer app-style features on the Vision Pro. The only problem is, demand for content has significantly outweighed supplyfor now.Apple wrapped up 2024 with an increase of regular Immersive Video releases, and thats bound to continue in 2025 as recent developments point to big plans for new content.The variety of different Immersive Video releases in 2024 shows how much Apple is experimenting with this new medium, and how much potential is there for the future.I hope Vision Pro can become a true productivity platform, but thats still up for debate. Whats undeniable is that Immersive Video can make Vision Pro a killer entertainment device.Vision Pros coming upgrades: wrap-up If Apple succeeds on all three fronts above, Vision Pro should start to become a lot more compelling to a lot more people. Price, weight, and app ecosystem are all important factors too. But the more Apple can do to make visionOS a true computing platform, with strong gaming and video experiences, the brighter Vision Pros future will be.What Vision Pro changes do you hope to see in 2025? Let us know in the comments.Best Vision Pro accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel