- A new report claims Apple is developing two new vision pro -headset models
- A version apparently will be lighter and more affordable
- The other will connect to a Mac for a lower latency experience
Despite its technical brilliance, Apple’s Vision Pro Headset has struggled to sweep consumers off their feet, with serious questions raised about the future of Virtual Reality (VR) headset. However, despite this potential crisis, Apple apparently has a plan to fix the ship and get Vision Pro back on track.
At least, according to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman’s latest power on newsletter. There, Gurman says Apple is working on two new Vision Pro models that can shake up the device and potentially give it a new foothold in the industry.
None of these models will be simple updates. While Gurman says Apple had previously considered a few minor adjustments – such as changing the headset’s chip from M2 to the M5 chip – Apple is apparently possible now possible more ambitious plans.
Instead, Apple is “now looking to move on,” says Gurman with a device that is both cheaper and more easy than the current Vision Pro, which should make it both more accessible to consumers and reduce the neck load, which can sometimes occur after long periods of use.
The second vision pro in development is “more exciting,” Gurman believes. Apparently, this model will connect directly to a Mac, which allows for sharply reduced latency. Some Vision Pro Headsets are used in Surgery and in Fly -Simulators, says Gurman, two areas where reduced latency will be incredibly important.
Addressing two central problems
Interestingly, Gurman can compare the second Vision Pro with a product allegedly canceled in January: A set of lightweight glasses equipped with augmented reality (AR) capabilities that would be tied to a Mac. The ultimate goal for Apple is to create a completely wireless pair of scars that a user can wear all day, but it will take many years before this device is ready for Prime Time.
Although the next Vision Pro is not as easy as a pair of glasses, everything that reduces its weight will be a welcome change. I do not own a vision pro myself, and one of the main reasons is that I have heard the stories of the pain caused by carrying it too long. If I want to make a significant investment in a product like this, I will be able to use it without risking tenderness after just a few hours of use.
The second reason I have steered clearly is the eye -catching price, with $ 3,500 feeling incredibly steep when the Vision Pro is still in its early stages. I know I’m not alone here, with several reports suggesting that the sale of the device has been very slow.
If Apple can solve both of these problems, I can finally be tempted to fork out to a Vision Pro, especially for its Ultrawide Mac Virtual Display Mode. We have previously described it as a “light bulb moment” for the device as it gives you a massive 32: 9-picture relationship to two screens side by side. It would certainly be more enticing on a headset that is more comfortable, and also potentially not too much more expensive than buying an extra screen.
I’m not quite convinced yet, but at least Apple seems to go in the right direction.
