The Information recently reported that Apple had decided to stop production of its mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, as of this November. A sign that the Apple brand is already preparing the ground for new versions of its device. Yes, in the plural, because Apple would not only like to market a less expensive version of the Apple Vision Pro, but also a much more powerful model than the one currently available on the market. The future Apple Vision Pro would feature an M5 chip.
Apple is preparing a Vision Pro with M5 chip for 2025, the cheaper model will wait
There would be no big surprise to see Apple market a new Vision Pro headset in 2025. However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, specializing in news from the American company, provides additional information more than ‘interesting on his account the release of the cheaper Apple Vision Pro has been postponed until 2027.
« I think what really pushed Apple to delay the release of the cheaper Vision Pro was that simply reducing the price wouldn’t help create successful use cases. Another problem: what Apple considers “affordable” for a Vision Pro may still be expensive compared to competitors », writes Ming-Chi Kuo on X.
Result, Apple would release “only” one Vision Pro in 2025. The mixed reality headset would be equipped with an M5 chip, again according to the analyst. Obviously, the price of this one should be around that of the version published this year, in the best case. Users who were waiting until next year to discover the cheaper Vision Pro should be patient, or wait for a possible price drop for the Apple Vision Pro in 2024.
Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman also believes that a Vision Pro with a new chip is planned, but does not indicate whether it will be released next year. Mark Gurman adds that Apple plans to create a new type of glasses connected to the iPhone. To be continued.
By : Keleops AG
