Vision Pro May Soon Let You Scroll With Your Eyes [Report]

Apple is reportedly developing an eye-scrolling feature for its Vision Pro headset, allowing users to navigate through software using just their eyes. This new interaction method is currently being tested as part of visionOS 3.

The capability would build upon the Vision Pro's existing eye-tracking hardware, which already allows users to select items by looking at them and pinching their fingers, according to people familiar with the project who spoke with Bloomberg. Apple plans to unveil visionOS 3, the next major version of the headset's operating system, at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, kicking off June 9.

The eye-scrolling feature is expected to be integrated across Apple's built-in Vision Pro apps, and the company is also preparing tools for third-party developers to incorporate it into their own software. This development comes as Apple continues to add new features to the Vision Pro, even as the device has not yet become a mainstream commercial hit.


Last month, the team working on visionOS underwent an overhaul, with staff moving into a new combined Siri and visionOS software team. This restructuring followed reports of Apple reorganizing its executive team to rescue Siri. Mike Rockwell, who previously led Vision Pro efforts, is now overhauling Siri's leadership.

At WWDC, Apple is also expected to introduce significant updates to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, aiming for a more cohesive software experience across its platforms. This follows Apple's recent announcement of powerful new accessibility features for its devices, including support for companies working on neural-controlled interfaces, and a potential brain-controlled iPhone.

Beyond software, Apple is also working on future Vision hardware, including a lighter version of the Vision Pro and a model that tethers to a Mac for applications requiring minimal lag. The company is also developing smart glasses, both with and without augmented reality, with the AR version potentially running visionOS someday.

While Samsung introduced an eye-scrolling feature on its smartphones several years ago, it didn't gain widespread consumer adoption. Apple itself added an eye-tracking feature to the iPhone and iPad last year as an accessibility option, allowing users with disabilities to control an on-screen pointer.


Earlier this year, Apple rolled out visionOS 2.4, which brought Apple Intelligence, a new Spatial Gallery app, and deeper iPhone integration to the Vision Pro. The company is also preparing iOS 19 with features like an AI-powered battery optimization mode and a live-translate system for AirPods.

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