Iphone as Vision Pro controller?

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Iphone as Vision Pro controller?

During WWDC, Apple highlighted integration with external controllers like Sony’s VR controller — which is great. But it makes me wonder: why hasn’t Apple turned the iPhone into a native controller itself? It could act as a keyboard, pointer, or even a launcher for apps, similar to how Snap Spectacles use the phone.

Considering how much Apple prides itself on a seamless ecosystem, this feels like a missed opportunity. Wouldn’t turning the iPhone into a companion controller be the most “Apple” thing to do?

Posted on Jun 10, 2025 01:17 AM

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Zedairder

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Jun 13, 2025 08:41 PM in response to 221212112

We’re users like you and apple staff won’t see this. Instead go here ↪️ Product Feedback - Apple.

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Jun 13, 2025 08:01 PM in response to 221212112

form factor wise, I'm not sure what I could use the phone to do, other than as a touchpad to move the cursor around, but that doesn't seem like a good use of the phone.

I'd rather see the iPhone mirroring app that MacOS has on VisionOS, so that I don't need to pick up my actual phone.

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Iphone as Vision Pro controller?

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