YouTube claims a Vision Pro app is on the roadmap: The Verge

In a statement given to The Verge, YouTube spokesperson Jessica Gibby said, ‘We’re excited to see Vision Pro launch and we’re supporting it by ensuring YouTube users have a great experience in Safari. We do not have any specific plans to share at this time, but can confirm that a Vision Pro app is on our roadmap.’

While optimism surrounds the potential for a YouTube app, precedent suggests a degree of uncertainty. YouTube and its parent company, Google, have been known to take considerable time in adapting to new Apple hardware or features. Thus, the timeline for the release of a YouTube app for the Vision Pro remains ambiguous.

However, users can still watch YouTube videos through the Safari app on the Vision Pro. Alternatively, Apollo developer Christian Selig has stepped in and introduced “Juno,” an app designed for watching YouTube content on the mixed-reality headset. Both options currently lack support for YouTube’s extensive collection of 360-degree and 3D videos.

According to The Verge, Apple spokesperson Jackie Roy cited compatibility concerns for the absence of these features, noting that such content was tailored for devices that do not offer a high-quality spatial experience.