Apple Delays Next Vision Pro to 2028 as AR Glasses Take Priority
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Updated · CNET · May 11
Apple Delays Next Vision Pro to 2028 as AR Glasses Take Priority
2 articles · Updated · CNET · May 11
2028 is now the earliest expected launch for Apple’s next Vision Pro, leaving current owners with the existing headset for at least two more years.
Apple’s shift reflects internal doubts about the current model’s price and weight, with executives reportedly treating Vision Pro as a stepping stone toward lighter AR glasses.
Prototype work is also centered on other wearables, including an AI pendant and camera-equipped AirPods, while Apple is expected to keep supporting the current headset.
The delay comes even as mixed-reality demand is projected to grow nearly 30% annually through 2030, underscoring Apple’s bet that AR glasses—not bulky headsets—will be the longer-term product.
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