Custom hover effects like the expanding tab bar was one of the most requested features from visionOS developers, and I’m so excited to share this new API!

https://developer.apple.com/wwdc24/10152

Create custom hover effects in visionOS - WWDC24 - Videos - Apple Developer

Learn how to develop custom hover effects that update views when people look at them. Find out how to build an expanding button effect...

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For more hover effect goodness, the Destination Video sample app includes a variant of the button I build in the session: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos/destination-video
Destination Video | Apple Developer Documentation

Leverage SwiftUI to build an immersive media experience in a multiplatform app.

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I’m also really happy with how my session includes guidance for designing great hover effects. This guidance is also available in the latest HIG: https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/eyes
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In visionOS, people look at a virtual object to identify it as a target they can interact with.

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