"I always wondered what would come first: smart cars that can communicate with each other via 5G, or the official YouTube app for VisionOS. The answer has finally arrived, with Apple today announcing the latter. No longer will users have to go through third-party apps or unoptimized Safari tabs to consume their usual media content; instead, they can tap into the official YouTube app, available for , and watch videos just like how they would on their iPhones, Macs, TVs, and other devices."
"While there aren't any VisionOS-exclusive features in the app, as far as I can tell, Apple is encouraging users to take advantage of the Vision Pro's wider field of view by watching the plethora of existing 3D, 360-degree, and VR180 videos on YouTube. I did just that on the Samsung Galaxy XR headset earlier this year -- which runs Google's Android XR OS and therefore had earlier access to native YouTube -- and found the content much more enjoyable on the larger, virtual screen."
The official YouTube app is now available on VisionOS, enabling native playback on Vision Pro devices. The app syncs subscriptions, playlists, watch history, and other account data across devices. No VisionOS-exclusive features are evident, but the platform encourages users to enjoy existing 3D, 360-degree, and VR180 videos using the Vision Pro's wider field of view. Users can simulate VisionOS Environments for immersive experiences, such as watching travel vlogs while surrounded by matching virtual landscapes. Earlier native YouTube access existed on Android XR devices like the Samsung Galaxy XR. The native release eliminates reliance on third-party apps or unoptimized browser tabs.
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