Apple is preparing to introduce a groundbreaking eye-scrolling feature for its Vision Pro headset, enabling users to navigate content solely with their eyes. This new feature, part of the upcoming visionOS 3 update, is currently in testing and is expected to be unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) starting on June 9, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
The Vision Pro already supports precise eye-tracking, allowing users to select items by simply looking at them and pinching their fingers. The upcoming eye-scrolling enhancement will eliminate the need for any hand gestures, offering a more seamless and hands-free user experience. This innovation is aimed at making everyday tasks such as reading, browsing menus, and scrolling through apps more intuitive and less physically demanding.
Apple intends to implement this feature across all native Vision Pro applications, while also equipping third-party developers with the necessary tools to incorporate it into their own software. The move reflects Apple’s strategy to improve the usability of the $3,499 mixed-reality headset and showcase its technological potential—especially as sales figures remain relatively modest.
This advancement coincides with internal changes at Apple, including the merging of the Vision Pro software team with the Siri division. This strategic restructuring suggests a future focus on blending voice and visual interface technologies to elevate the overall user experience.
Beyond eye-scrolling, visionOS 3 is also set to bring new accessibility features. These include the ability to magnify both real-world and digital content using the headset’s external cameras, as well as the integration of live, machine learning-driven environment descriptions. Additionally, a redesigned VoiceOver tool will help users identify objects, read documents, and navigate their surroundings with greater ease.
While Apple has not officially commented on these upcoming features, the WWDC event is expected to offer more insights into the company’s vision for the future of hands-free, accessible computing. Stay connected with Tech Today for the latest updates.
