WWDC just happened, and Apple dropped some news—that’s tech talk for “here’s something shiny and new you’ll irrationally want.” So, they’re rolling out this new widget magic on Vision Pro with their fancy visionOS 26. And hold up—these widgets? They can hang out on your walls or whatever flat surface you decide to decorate. They’re like that weird roommate who just doesn’t ever leave, except more useful. Maybe.
Oh, and during some developer thing at WWDC, Apple got all nerdy about these widgets. They basically broke down how these widgets play nice with your environment—like sticking them to walls, countertops, the ceiling if you’re feeling adventurous. Makes them feel like part of your world. Unlike the Vision Pro windows that just float around, these are really the homebodies of the widget world.
They said these widgets already work with ones from iOS and iPadOS. So, there’s a whole buffet of widgets ready to go. But, Apple being Apple, they’ve added some Vision Pro exclusives—new sizes! I mean, love a good size option. Right?
There are two overlays to choose from, ‘paper’ and ‘glass’. It’s like Apple’s saying: “Okay, you choose how this thing will shine or blend in.” Paper dims with room lighting, which is kinda poetic. Like, it’s in your space, but also just chilling. But, if you want your info bright and blingy, go for glass.
Here’s a cool feature—or weird? Proximity-awareness! Imagine your widget knowing when you’re near—like it’s sentient. You walk up to it, and bam! More weather info. “Tuesday’s looking rainy, bring an umbrella!” Want that album art to really tie the room together? Gotcha covered. Oh, and this photo window thing—awkward name but sounds kinda epic. You can have this panoramic photo like a window. Except, no breeze. Or maybe a digital one? Who knows.
Clock’s got a new look too—close-ups are the thing now, apparently. It’s like Apple’s trying to make widgets part of your living room decor. So they’ve got these shadows and frames, like art. They even snap nicely into grids. Neat freaks are gonna love this. But if you’re a messy artist type, who cares if they overlap a little?
Widgets do stuff, too. Check your to-do with a pinch or a poke. It’s like living in the future! They’re already in developer previews and, unless something wild happens, we’ll be seeing them around fall. So, there ya go. Widgets are sticking to walls now, living their best life in your digital space. Who knew?
