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Recent reports indicate that Apple has paused development of its Vision Pro headset and the upcoming Vision Air, shifting focus towards smart glasses, with no active headset projects in development, signaling a significant change in Apple's mixed reality strategy.
Apple is focusing on hardware chief John Ternus as a potential successor to Tim Cook as CEO, while shelving the Vision Air project to concentrate on glasses and preparing updates for the Vision Pro and iPad Pro, amidst ongoing developments like Apple's chatbot.
Apple has halted development of its Vision Air project and is now focusing entirely on developing smart glasses, aiming to accelerate their release to 2026 with features like multiple cameras and visual intelligence, while also working on extended reality glasses expected in 2028.
Apple plans to launch the Vision Air in 2027 as a lighter, more affordable mixed reality headset with a slimmer design, iPhone-class performance using A-series chips, and a starting price potentially around $1,750, aiming to make its mixed reality technology more accessible.
Apple is expected to launch the Vision Air in 2027, which will be nearly 40% lighter and over 50% cheaper than the Vision Pro, potentially making it more accessible and comfortable, with an estimated price around $1,500 compared to the $3,499 Vision Pro, though the exact cost-cutting measures remain uncertain.
A new lighter and more affordable vision air technology is expected to be available in 2027, promising advancements in aircraft design and cost efficiency.
Rumors suggest Apple is developing a second-generation Vision Pro that may focus on Mac integration and enterprise use, as well as a lighter, cheaper Vision Air model expected to launch around 2025-2026. Additionally, Apple is working on AR glasses set for release in 2026, aiming to compete with Meta's offerings.