Apple Pauses Vision Pro 2 to Develop Cheaper AR Headset
Reports indicate a strategic shift towards a more affordable model as sales of the high-end Vision Pro slow.
- Apple has halted work on the Vision Pro 2 to focus on a less expensive version of the headset.
- The new model aims to address criticisms of cost and weight, potentially priced around $1,500.
- Apple's decision follows lower-than-expected sales and production cuts for the Vision Pro.
- The company plans to release the cheaper headset by the end of 2025.
- International expansion and new features for visionOS 2 continue for the current Vision Pro.