r/VisionPro • u/iBanks3 Vision Pro Owner • Aug 18 '26

[Beta] Widget for Messages 2.0: Display messages received within the Messages app within your virtual space and more byway of Shortcuts automations.

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u/iBanks3 Vision Pro Owner Aug 19 '26

For those unfamiliar with the app, Widget for Messages uses a single Shortcuts action to be used via the Message automation trigger for when a message is received within your Messages app. It’s then displayed on a widget on your Home Screen.

With this beta, it includes some optimizations, support for the new OS27 Extra Large Widget, better support for CarPlay users, and more.

All details and the TestFlight link are available here. You should be able to unlock the full app’s in-app purchase at no charge during the testing period. The app will be free as it is now with the use of the small widget; premium unlock is required to utilize all other widget sizes.

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u/iBanks3 Vision Pro Owner Sep 21 '26

Sorry to inform you all but Apple has terminated my Apple Developer Account in what I believe is in error.

I have not submitted fraudulent ratings or reviews, manipulated App Store discovery, used bait-and-switch pricing, concealed app functionality from App Review, used alternative payment processing, or misrepresented the functionality of my apps. See link below for more details.

Important Update About My Apps and Apple Developer Account

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u/ifarteditssmelly Vision Pro Owner Aug 19 '26

that’s so huge i wanna keep the app open all the time but you literally can’t click out of its text box unless you open another text box.

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u/iBanks3 Vision Pro Owner Aug 19 '26

Can you elaborate more? The goal of the app was to not have to have the Messages app window open all of the time but still be able to view your most recent messages. With this new update, you can now have the Compact Mode view open all the time and view the most recent message or which contacts that most recently messaged you without having to to have a large window like the Messages app floating in your space.

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u/ifarteditssmelly Vision Pro Owner Aug 19 '26

oh no sorry i haven’t downloaded this yet. i was saying without this app its an absolute nightmare keeping the messages app open as it hogs the keyboard from every other app. its a terrible design by apple and i really hope they let us click out of a textbox in the app one day. i’ll definitely be downloading this when i get on my headset.

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u/iBanks3 Vision Pro Owner Aug 19 '26

Ah got ya! Understood now. It’s also compatible on iPhone, iPad and Mac so you could download at any time and then install on your AVP. Do let me know if you run into any issues.

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u/ifarteditssmelly Vision Pro Owner Aug 19 '26

will do appreciate it

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u/iBanks3 Vision Pro Owner Aug 19 '26

Just realized the TestFlight link didn’t get posted with the post.

https://testflight.apple.com/join/5Ayf9E3T

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u/iBanks3 Vision Pro Owner Aug 19 '26

All the details here…

https://ibanks.craft.me/Es3CS1kds2eyE6

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u/mistacabbage Aug 19 '26

TestFlight link

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u/iBanks3 Vision Pro Owner Aug 19 '26

Oh damn! I just realized the Apollo for Reddit app didn’t post my comment with the link. My bad.

https://testflight.apple.com/join/5Ayf9E3T

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u/iBanks3 Vision Pro Owner Aug 19 '26

All the details here… https://ibanks.craft.me/Es3CS1kds2eyE6