Apples second-generation Vision Pro could be at least 18 months away from launching

Date:
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:53:14 +0000

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A new report claims Apples second-generation Vision Pro headset might not launch for at least a year and a half.

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Despite being by far the most advanced mixed-reality headset available to consumers, its pretty clear that Apples Vision Pro is a version 1.0 product with plenty of bugs and quirks. Theres hope that a second-generation edition of the device will iron out some of these issues, but if youve been hoping
for a quick update, weve got some bad news.

According to the Power On newsletter from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, the Vision Pro 2 is probably at least 18 months away, potentially placing its launch around August 2025. Thats quite a wait for Apple to fix some of the most-glaring problems facing its super-powered headset.

In our Apple Vision Pro review we found a lot to like about it, with its power, controls and visual experiences all being truly impressive. However, like many reviewers, we couldnt ignore its weight, awkward detachable battery and, of course, its price. These are areas that the second edition will hopefully improve upon, whenever it arrives.

Rumors have suggested that Apple is not only working on a follow-up to its headset, but also a cheaper version that will curtail some of the devices
more expensive features such as by using an iPhone chip and lower-resolution displays in order to bring the price down. Theres no news on when that model might arrive, but the fact that Gurman doesnt mention it could suggest that
it will be even later than the Vision Pro 2. Whats coming to the Vision Pro
2? (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)

Despite the disappointment that's likely to tinge news like this, we probably shouldnt be too surprised at the delay. Given how much powerful tech is
inside the Vision Pro, theres evidently a huge amount of research and development going on in the background. It took many years for the Vision Pro to come to fruition, so any changes will themselves need enough time to be properly implemented.

As well as that, Gurmans newsletter noted that Apple Store employees are quizzing each person who returns one of the devices in order to find out why they were dissatisfied. That feedback is then sent on to Apple HQ, presumably to help improve the product for a second-generation attempt.

What could we see in that model? Based on existing rumors , wed expect an upgraded chip, improved visual clarity and perhaps a new design to alleviate some of the devices weight issues . Dont expect a price drop, though thats what the cheaper model is for, and something around the current $3,499 price seems likely for the next version.

Well have to see whether those Vision Pro 2 rumors turn out to be correct. Given Gurmans latest report, were not anticipating an answer any time soon. You might also like Apple Vision Pro review: The spatial computing revolution is here, and I love it Apple may be considering a cheaper Vision Pro model - so people might be able to actually buy the headset The Apple Vision Pro 2 tipped to have more advanced, brighter displays



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