Summary

  • After Apple’s recent announcement of enhanced avatars in its visionOS 26, Sarah Kimapesah recorded her experience with the new platform compared to its previous version.
  • Though the process of creating a persona is the same, the end product is much improved with better hair textures, skin, lash definition and facial sculpting.
  • Side profiles have also been improved, with a more 3D effect when turning the head.
  • Users can also customise lighting, skin tone and eyewear in the latest version.
  • The biggest improvement, however, is in the accuracy of facial expressions, particularly around the eyes, where monolids are no longer a caricature.
  • In addition to personas, Kimapesah was also impressed by the potential of editable widgets, such as a permanent wall panel for digital album art and reminders.

By Victoria Song

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