Since yesterday it is visionOS App Official YouTube app available in the store for Apple Vision ProAnd we're certainly not alone in thinking that this is exactly the type of application that headsets from Applu was absent for a long time.
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Yes, YouTube could be launched via Safari It's worked before, but it was a compromise. The web version just never feels as natural as a native app, especially in a world where the entire experience is built on spatial control and smooth animations.
The situation is different now.
A cinema the size of a wall. And even bigger
The new application allows you to watch videos on a "cinematically" large screen, which you can place in any of the visionOS environment. If you have ever been in Vision Pro they played a movie in a floating screen in the middle of a virtual landscape, you know what I'm talking about - it's addictive.
YouTube supports:
- regular videos
- 180° videos
- 360° videos
- youtube shorts
And if you have a newer model with the M5 chip, you can play videos in up to 8K resolution. That's exactly when you Vision Pro is starting to justify its price – 8K content on a giant virtual screen is visually in a completely different league than watching on a phone or laptop.
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Seemingly small, of great importance
Once you log in, everything works as you would expect. Subscriptions, playlists, watch history, and recommended content are all available. The interface is optimized for visionOS and responds smoothly, without the stuttering that sometimes accompanied the web version in SafariThe whole impression is much more complete and professional. It's exactly the difference you'll notice within the first few minutes of use.
It is also worth mentioning that in 2024, visionThe OS was discovered by an unofficial Juno client, but App Storu quickly disappeared due to YouTube's terms of service violation. So it was only a matter of time before Google came up with an official solution. I'm honestly glad they did, because without strong third-party apps, it wouldn't be possible. Vision Pro it remained more of a technology demonstration than a truly full-fledged platform.
The application is compatible with models Vision Pro with both M2 and M5 chips, so all current users can download it. But if you want maximum in the form of 8K videos, the M5 model will offer the greatest potential. In combination with immersive environments visionThe OS is Vision Pro It's starting to become a personal cinema that you can set up exactly to your liking.
Personally, I see the arrival of YouTube as one of the key moments for visionOS. It may not sound as grand as new work tools or futuristic collaboration apps, but the reality is simple – people want to watch videos. And when they can watch them on a giant virtual screen in perfect quality and without compromise, that’s exactly the kind of experience that makes sense even outside of the tech bubble.
