Apple has just released iOS 17.2, bringing a groundbreaking feature to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users: spatial video recording. This capability allows users to capture moments in three dimensions, providing a unique viewing experience on the upcoming Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset.
To create a spatial video, the iPhone utilizes both its main and ultrawide cameras, saving the content in a dedicated “Spatial” album within the Photos app. These videos, recorded at 1080p resolution and 30 frames per second, seamlessly sync across devices through iCloud.
Enabling spatial video recording is straightforward; users can toggle on “Spatial Video for Apple Vision Pro” in the Camera section under Formats within Settings. Apple recommends holding the iPhone in landscape orientation for optimal results.
While spatial videos can be viewed on any iPhone or device, they appear as standard 2D videos. Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, describes these videos as “magical” and asserts that they set a new standard, enhancing users’ connection with Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset.
In addition to this, iOS 17.2 introduces the Journal app, a redesigned Apple TV app, and a convenient way to access Health app data through Siri. Apple continues to push the boundaries, ensuring that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max deliver the most powerful camera systems to date, solidifying their position as leaders in smartphone technology.
