YouTube has finally released a dedicated app for Apple Vision Pro after the wait of two years. When the headset was launched, users had to rely on Safari to access YouTube but users missed out on features like offline downloads and optimised playback.
The third-party apps briefly filled the gap but were removed for violating YouTube’s terms of service. The YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro enable users to watch standard videos and YouTube Shorts on a theatre-sized virtual screen. A standout addition is the Spatial tab, which highlights immersive formats such as 3D, VR180, and 360-degree videos. For suers with the latest Vision Pro models powered by the M5 chip, the app also support 8K playback, offering a significant update in visual fidelity.
Gesture controls let viewers resize windows, scrub through video and interact more naturally with content.Some of the big streaming services such as Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount and Peacock launched native VisionOS apps ay the headset debut. YouTube’s delay raised qestions about its commitment to the platform, especially as early hype around Vision Pro cooled. Recent reports suggest sales have slowed, with only about 45,000 units shipped in Q4 2025, and production scaled back due to weak demand.
The YouTube app is now available in the VisionOS App Store and it is compatible with both M2 and M5 chip models. Its arrival marks a significant step in expanding the Vision Pro’s content ecosystem, giving users access to one of the world’s largest video platforms in a fully immersive environment.
Apple launches Vision Pro with M5 chip and Dual Knit Band
Last year, Apple introduced an upgraded version of its Vision Pro. Coming after two years, the new headset comes equipped with the latest M5 chipset and runs VisionOS 26.
The Cupertino-based company claims that the new M5 processor promises improved performance and even faster, smoother, and more responsive experience for Apple Vision Pro users, while introducing new opportunities for developers to create more advanced spatial and immersive experiences.
Another key change coming with the new Apple Vision Pro is the dual knit band which, the company claims, helps users achieve an even more comfortable fit.Price of Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip and Dual Knit Band starts at $3,499. Apple Vision Pro is available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities.
