According to a report from The Information, Apple has paused development of the second-generation Vision Pro headset to focus on a more affordable model. Apple was originally planning to release two versions of the Vision headset, but the company has decided to prioritize the cheaper option.
Apple is reportedly facing difficulties reducing the cost of the Vision Pro 2 without sacrificing too many features. As a result, the company has decided to put the Vision Pro 2 on hold and focus on releasing a more affordable Vision headset with fewer features.
The affordable Vision headset is expected to be released in late 2024 or early 2025. The price of the headset has not yet been announced, but many believe it will be significantly lower than the Vision Pro, which was expected to cost up to $3,000.
Apple’s decision to pause development of the Vision Pro 2 is seen as a sign that the company is increasingly interested in making virtual reality headsets more accessible to consumers. The VR market is still relatively small, and most of the headsets currently available are very expensive. Apple is hoping that a more affordable Vision headset will help attract more users and drive the growth of the market.
In addition, the report also states that Apple is continuing to invest in developing other technologies related to virtual reality and augmented reality. The company is reportedly working on a new VR headset called Reality One, which is expected to be released in 2025. Reality One will be equipped with more advanced features than Vision, such as higher-resolution displays and better motion tracking.
