The lighter and cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro has been put on hold to give way to smart glasses.
Apple was reportedly planning to overhaul the Vision Pro and release a lighter and more affordable version of the headset. However, that plan is now on pause as the company is redirecting its resources to the development of smart glasses.
After the flop of the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro, Apple is now focusing its resources on developing smart glasses to compete with Meta’s Ray-Bans. The company is working on at least two types of smart glasses, the first of which may be announced as early as next year, Bloomberg reports.
The first model, code-named N50, won’t feature a display, and it’ll need to pair with an iPhone. That device will have cameras and microphones, and it’ll rely heavily on its AI capabilities and voice commands.
Apple has also been working on a model with a display. The company’s initial plan was to release it in 2028, but it’s now looking into ways to accelerate the development process and compete with the newly released Meta Ray-Ban Display.
