After Two Years, the Apple Vision Pro Finally Has a YouTube App

Published on 12 February 2026 Gizmodo

Summary

The Vision Pro has finally received a crucial feature that was anticipated at its launch, marking a significant milestone in its development. This update enhances the device's functionality and user experience, exciting tech enthusiasts and industry observers alike.

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Why did it take two years for YouTube to release a native app for Apple Vision Pro?

YouTube was absent at the Vision Pro's February 2024 launch, with Google recommending Safari use instead; third-party apps were removed for violating YouTube's terms, delaying a native visionOS app until now.[1][3][5]

Sources: [1]

What special features does the YouTube app offer on Apple Vision Pro?

The app supports subscriptions, playlists, watch history, YouTube Shorts, 3D, 360-degree, and VR180 videos, spatial video discovery, visionOS environments, gesture controls, and 8K playback on M5 models.[1][3][4]

Sources: [1], [2]