Next week, Apple will host its annual WWDC showcase from June 9 to 13, 2025, at Apple Park. The showcase will provide insight into Apple innovations across its portfolio, including the Vision Pro.
Susan Prescott, Apple’s Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations, said during the event’s first announcement:
We’re excited to mark another incredible year of WWDC with our global developer community. We can’t wait to share the latest tools and technologies that will empower developers and help them continue to innovate.
Earlier this year at CES, NVIDIA showcased the Vision Pro as part of its technology stack for physical AI developments. This suggests that we might see more enterprise-focused advancements during WWDC 2025.
The event is free to view online through the Apple Developer app, the Apple Developer website, and the Apple Developer YouTube channel. The live stream will feature the keynote and the Platforms State of the Union from Apple Park on June 9. Additionally, on June 9, there will be in-person opportunities to meet with Apple experts for one-on-one consultations or to participate in group labs.
News of Vision Pro announcements is swelling the speculative airways, and while no official announcements are out yet, Apple’s spatial computing vision is a clear focus at WWDC, with sessions such as visionOS group lab deep dives.
Vision Pro in 2025
The announcement of WWDC’s official date coincides with the completion of the first year of the Vision Pro’s presence in the market. Meanwhile, competitors like Samsung and Vivo are seeking to capture mainstream interest in augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) devices.
Although Apple has not confirmed whether the Vision Pro will be showcased at WWDC, an announcement could happen at the event, especially considering the previous year’s updates and the gradual enhancements made to visionOS since late 2024.
The Vision Pro has already demonstrated significant benefits in areas such as immersive streaming, collaboration, artificial intelligence, and robotics. The upcoming release of Apple’s visionOS 2.4, expected in April, may introduce new AI capabilities to the $3,499 device, potentially increasing its appeal in professional environments.
Moreover, during CES 2025, NVIDIA heavily focused on its investments in robotics and AI, featuring Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset in various promotional materials to showcase its importance in these initiatives. At last year’s NVIDIA GTC, the company underlined the growing significance of the Vision Pro in its research on emerging workplace tools, strengthening the connection between the device and the Omniverse platform.
Additionally, at CES, Innoactive announced a product partnership with Apple and NVIDIA to launch a streaming service that connects the Omniverse with the Apple Vision Pro. This collaboration will enable developers using NVIDIA Omniverse to stream their Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) workflows directly to the Apple Vision Pro headset.
WWDC 2025 is coming hot on the heels of Google I/O, whereby the firm retakes its commitment to XR via new AR smart glasses, in a bid akin to the Google Glass of old. The future of Apple’s stake in XR could hinge on how it reacts to an ever-changing market.
