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Apple Plans Vision Pro Refresh With M4 Chip and Redesigned Strap

Apple hopes the midcycle refresh will sustain its headset lineup until visionOS 26 debuts, enterprise models launch, a budget variant arrives

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An update on the original Vision Pro headset will boost processing power and improve comfort.
© Kyle Barr / Gizmodo
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Overview

  • Apple will equip the refreshed Vision Pro with its M4 chip, delivering significant performance gains and expanded neural engine cores for AI tasks.
  • The update introduces a redesigned head strap engineered to reduce neck strain and head pain during extended use without changing the hardware’s weight.
  • The headset will retain its $3,499 price tag and roughly 1.3–1.4 pound bulk, underscoring its role as a bridge to future designs.
  • visionOS 26 is on track for release later this year and will bring features such as virtual widgets and eye-scrolling to enhance user interaction.
  • Long-term plans include an enterprise-tethered headset, standalone smart glasses and a lighter, lower-cost N100 model set for a 2027 debut.