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Apple's Vision Pro Faces Uncertain Future Amid M5 Upgrade and Delayed Affordable Model

Apple plans to upgrade Vision Pro with an M5 chip in 2025 while delaying a cheaper version until 2027 or later.

Overview

  • Apple's Vision Pro, priced at $3,499, struggles with sales due to high costs and limited use cases.
  • The company plans to release an upgraded Vision Pro with an M5 chip in 2025, aiming to enhance performance.
  • A more affordable Vision Pro model, initially expected in 2025, has been delayed until at least 2027.
  • Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that simply lowering the price won't address the lack of compelling applications.
  • Despite the challenges, Apple remains committed to developing its mixed reality platform.