Apple's Vision for Standalone AR Glasses Remains in Development

Apple is cautiously advancing its standalone AR glasses project after scrapping plans for Mac-tethered models, with a long-term goal of creating a revolutionary device.

Apple has abandoned development of AR glasses tethered to a Mac, citing performance issues and limited functionality.
The company is focusing on standalone AR glasses that do not require connection to other devices, aiming for a more practical and user-friendly design.
Development is expected to take several years as Apple works on advancing core technologies like screens, silicon, and battery efficiency.
Apple's Vision Products Group, led by John Ternus, is taking a cautious approach to avoid repeating the commercial failure of the Vision Pro headset.
The standalone AR glasses are seen as a potential game-changer, with the goal of eventually replacing smartphones by integrating advanced AI and immersive computing capabilities.