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FCC Filing Confirms New Apple Vision Pro, Points to M5-Focused Refresh

The regulator’s disclosure turns long-rumored hardware into on-the-record evidence of Apple’s next headset.

Overview

  • The FCC posted documents for Apple model A3416 with a diagram identifying it as a Vision Pro, despite a confidentiality request, and the materials are limited to transmission, SAR and WLAN tests.
  • Reporting indicates an internal upgrade from the M2 to an M5 chip with no major external redesign, with Bloomberg also noting work on a stronger neural engine and a revised headstrap.
  • The price is widely expected to remain $3,499, while timelines vary across outlets from a possible late‑2025 debut to a spring 2026 release.
  • The same filings reference multiple unreleased devices linked to the M5 roadmap, including iPad Pro and MacBook Pro model numbers.
  • An analysis of the test reports suggests the headset retains Wi‑Fi 6, and a separate lower‑cost ‘Vision Air’ model is still reported for around 2027.