New leak claims Apple Vision Pro 2 is headed into mass production, contrary
to recent reports

Date:
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:03:22 +0000

Description:
The Apple Vision Pro 2 is still coming, says one reliable leaker - and with a powered-up chipset to boot.

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The Apple Vision Pro 2 is set to enter mass production in 2025 despite news development would stop. Apples AR headset, the Vision Pro , received a lackluster reception from customers as it struggled to move even 100,000
units by July 2024. Apple plans to add new features to the devices sequel
that could help to drive up its popularity. One such feature is a brand-new
M5 chipset, which is expected to improve the headsets performance.

The move to continue with headset production contradicts earlier rumors of a production halt due to low demand for the original Vision Pro . TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes mass production of the new M5 chipset-fitted AR headset will begin in H2 2025. Apple aims to make
the Vision Pro 2 more affordable, which may appeal more to customers.

Kuo also predicts that there will be minimal changes, if any, to the AR headsets design, meaning production costs will be reduced. This would be a smart move on Apples part, as the Vision Pros design, with its innovative augmented reality display EyeSight, and its modern futuristic high-end aesthetic is still fresh and appealing. New chip, new me

According to Kuo, the M5 chipset will improve the Apple Intelligence experience. Due to the projected launch date of the Apple Vision Pro 2, its looking like the M5 chipset will use Apple chip manufacturer TSMCs N3P node, although none of this is set in stone.

In a move to keep further production costs down, Apple will not be using its more advanced 2nm chipsets. The company was expected to use it to manufacture next-gen iPhone chips like the A19 and A19 Pro, but it seems these will also stick with Apples N3P node (3 nm). While it may not be as young and advanced as the 2nm chipsets, the 3nm is still efficient and powerful.

Many credit the eye-watering cost of the Apple Vision Pro, starting at $3,500 (2,800, AU$5,300) as one of the reasons why it failed to drive up more sales
. Other reasons given are a perceived lack of content for the device, and issues with comfort, wearability, and the intuitiveness of the devices gesture-based control.

There is still a lot we dont know about the specs of the Apple Vision Pro 2, but if Apple can deliver the more affordable headset with the proposed M5 chipset it may spell a win for the tech giant. You might also like... The
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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/new-leak -claims-apple-vision-pro-2-is-headed-into-mass-production-contrary-to-recent-r eports


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