Overview

• Taiwan’s Commercial Times, echoed by MacRumors and Tom’s Guide, reports a future Vision Pro will use an R2 input-processing chip fabricated on TSMC’s 2nm node.
• Apple has not announced the upgrade, and the suggested 2026 window is uncertain, with some separate rumors speculating about an interim M4 or M5-based refresh as soon as October.
• The current $3,499 Vision Pro pairs an M2 with an R1 that handles data from 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones and streams images to the displays in about 12 milliseconds.
• Moving the input processor to 2nm is expected to improve responsiveness and power efficiency versus the likely 3nm R1, which could benefit heat, battery demands, and real-time tracking.
• TUAW notes TSMC’s early 2nm production ramp from roughly 40,000 wafers per month in late 2025 to near 100,000 in 2026, while warning that early yields and wafer costs may pose risks.