YouTube launches a dedicated Apple Vision Pro app with 8K and 3D video
After two years in Safari, YouTube released a visionOS app with 360-degree and VR180 video plus offline downloads.
On February 12, YouTube released a dedicated app for Apple Vision Pro. For two years, users had to watch YouTube through Safari.
What's included?
- Regular videos and Shorts
- A Spatial tab for 3D, VR180 and 360-degree videos
- 8K playback on M5 models
- Offline downloads
- Works on both M2 and M5 models
How many Vision Pros are out there?
According to PCMag estimates, about 45,000 Vision Pro units shipped in Q4 2025, a small number.
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