3 Things to Know About the visionOS 1.1 Update

Apple’s released the first major Apple Vision Pro update and visionOS 1.1 is now available to download.

The visionOS 1.1 update is the first milestone upgrade for the new Vision Pro. As such, it brings more than just bug fixes and security patches to the device. It has other enhancements on board as well.

With that in mind we want to take you through everything there is to know about the first big update for Vision Pro.

In this guide we’ll outline visionOS 1.1’s changes, go over the current list of  problems plaguing the software, and give you a look at future visionOS updates.

visionOS 1.1 Features

As expected the visionOS 1.1 update brings significant changes to the Vision Pro. Here are the official release notes from Apple:

Mobile Device Management

• Enables account-driven device and user enrollment using Managed Apple IDs
• Support for device configuration (Wi-Fi, VPN, email accounts, single sign-on, and more)
• Support for deploying apps in volume including iPhone and iPad compatible apps, visionOS apps included in a Universal purchase, and proprietary in-house visionOS apps
• Support for remote erase via MDM and device inventory data

Messages

• Adds support for iMessage Contact Key Verification

Accessibility

• Closed captions can be anchored to the playback control while viewing Apple Immersive Video

Persona (beta) and EyeSight

• Adds an option to enroll your Persona hands-free
• Improves hair and makeup appearance
• Improves neck and mouth representation
• Improves rendering of the eyes for EyeSight

Virtual keyboard

• Cursor positioning for text input is now more accurate
• Resolves some instances where the virtual keyboard placement obscures the text input field
• Fixes an issue where in some cases, the text preview on the virtual keyboard may appear out of sync with the text field in the app
• Fixes an issue where the edit menu may appear unexpectedly

Mac Virtual Display

• Improves the reliability of discovering and connecting to a Mac using Mac Virtual Display
• Resolves an issue where Universal Control may stop working
• Addresses a connectivity issue that occurs when a previously paired Bluetooth device cannot be found

Captive Network Support

• Ability to set up your device while using a captive WiFi network such as those found at hotels, cafes and airports

The software also delivers important security patches to the Vision Pro and you can learn more about those over on Apple’s security site.

visionOS 1.1 Problems

visionOS 1.1 went through extensive testing, but we’ve heard about an array of issues plaguing the software. Vision Pro users are complaining about various bugs and performance issues.

We haven’t heard about any widespread visionOS 1.1 problems yet, but Vision Pro users are running into the following problems and others:

• Installation problems
• Issues with first and third-party apps
• Lag, freezes and lockups
• Audio issues
• Bluetooth problems
• Charging problems

Some of these issues are brand new, others carried over from older versions of visionOS.

Users who run into issues on the Vision Pro can downgrade to older software in an effort to improve performance. The downgrade process can take time, but it’s an option to consider if visionOS 1.1 becomes problematic.

What’s Next

visionOS 1.1 was the last confirmed visionOS update in Apple’s pipeline, but we expect the company to put new software into beta testing soon.

Keep an eye out for visionOS 1.2. We expect it to enter beta testing in the near future, ahead of a official release sometime in April or May.

We may also see Apple release visionOS 1.1.1 to bridge the gap between the two milestone upgrades so keep an eye out as we push through the month.

Install iOS 17.4.1 for Better Security

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If security is important to you, think about installing Apple's iOS 17.4.1 update right away. The iOS 17.4.1 update includes two security patches. These patches will help keep your device and its data protected from harm. And that makes iOS 17.4.1 an important upgrade. If you missed iOS 17.4 and older software, you'll get the security patches from updates you missed when you upgrade to iOS 17.4.1. iOS 17.4 had four security patches on board.  The update also delivered quantum security protection for iMessage. The company says the upgrade gives iMessage "the strongest security properties of any at-scale messaging protocol in the world."  The iOS 17.3 update brought 15 new security patches to iPhone. The software also added Stolen Device Protection to iPhone. It increases the security of your iPhone and Apple ID by requiring Face ID or Touch ID to gain access to passwords, make purchases in Safari, and more. This is useful if someone gets access to your iPhone and its passcode.  iOS 17.2 delivered 10 new security patches to iPhone. If you wish to find out more, you can head on over to Apple's security site for the details. iOS 17.2 also included iMessage Contact Key Verification which improves the security of iMessage. The company also fixed an exploit that let the Flipper Zero multi-tool lock up iPhones. iOS 17.1.2 had two security patches on board. Both were related to WebKit. If you want to learn more, you can do so right here. iOS 17.1 brought 18 security fixes to iPhone. It addressed issues within Weather, Status Bar, WebKit, and more.  iOS 17.0.3 brought two patches for two security issues Apple identified within the software. If you want to read about the patches, head here. iOS 17.0.1 delivered three important patches to iPhone. If you're interested in the exact nature of these improvements, you can read about them over on Apple's security website. As for iOS 17 itself, it brought 40+ new security patches with it. A staggering number to say the least. If you want to learn more about them, head over to Apple.  In addition to those patches, iOS 17 brings some additional enhancements to privacy and security including improvements to Communication Safety beyond Messages. It now includes content sent by AirDrop, Contact Posters in the Phone app, FaceTime, and the systemwide photo picker. You now have an option to blur out sensitive photos and videos before you choose to view them. There's also an expanded Lockdown Mode which will help protect you against cyber attacks. Apple's also improved sharing permissions and you now have more control over what you share with the apps on your device.  The company also notes that starting in iOS 17, Voice Memos encrypts the titles of recordings stored in iCloud, in addition to the recordings themselves. If you skipped older versions of iOS, you'll get the security patches from those updates with your iOS 17.4.1 update as well.

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