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Apple Advances Vision Pro Strategy With Two New Headsets in Development

The company is working on lighter, more affordable consumer models and tethered enterprise-focused versions, while reorganizing leadership to prioritize AR innovation.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook has been a big believer in the potential of augmented reality, the technology that underpins the Vision Pro, for over a decade.
Lance Ulanoff wearing Apple Vision Pro
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Overview

  • Apple is developing two Vision Pro variants: a lightweight, cost-effective model for consumers and a tethered version designed for enterprise applications requiring low latency.
  • The tethered headset will connect to Macs and is intended for professional use cases such as surgical imaging and flight simulation.
  • Commercial struggles of the original Vision Pro, due to its $3,500 price tag and bulky design, prompted this strategic pivot.
  • Leadership restructuring includes dissolving the Vision Products Group, with teams now integrated across Apple's broader hardware and software divisions.
  • CEO Tim Cook has made the development of true AR glasses a top priority, aiming to outpace competitors like Meta in delivering industry-leading innovations.