OpenXR Takes a Page From Apple With New Cross-Platform Spatial Multitasking API

· Roadtovr · Oct. 20, 2026, 8:34 a.m.
Summary
OpenXR, a standard interface for VR and AR apps, is introducing a new cross-platform spatial multitasking API, which seems inspired by Apple's approach, particularly notable given Apple's exclusivity with its own APIs for Vision Pro. This update reflects an evolution in XR development aiming for more integrated and advanced multitasking capabilities in applications across various platforms.
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