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Apple Unveils visionOS Beta with Foveated Streaming Tech

2/17/2026

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Apple released visionOS 26.4 beta 1, introducing the Foveated Streaming framework for the Apple Vision Pro.
The framework uses NVIDIA CloudXR to stream high-resolution content based on the user's gaze, optimizing performance.
Developers can mix local processing for some elements with cloud processing for demanding visuals.
The update aims to attract developers and improve user experiences, but new apps may take time to appear.

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Apple released visionOS 26.4 beta 1, introducing the Foveated Streaming framework for the Apple Vision Pro.
The framework uses NVIDIA CloudXR to stream high-resolution content based on the user's gaze, optimizing performance.
Developers can mix local processing for some elements with cloud processing for demanding visuals.
The update aims to attract developers and improve user experiences, but new apps may take time to appear.