Apple cuts dozens of employees from Vision Pro team, report says

Apple's initial venture into computerized headsets, the Vision Pro, appears to have encountered difficulties, according to AppleInsider. The outlet reported that Apple reduced its workforce by a minimum of 60 employees working on the Vision Pro project, reportedly just weeks before the company's CEO, Tim Cook, was set to transition his role to John Ternus.

The rationale behind these layoffs remains unclear, yet it's evident that the product has not met the desired success criteria. Apple has not disclosed official sales figures for the Vision Pro headset, but recent reports suggest that the device has underperformed. Factors contributing to this could include the steep initial price of $3,500, which subsequently increased to $3,700 due to Apple's broader price hikes amid the RAMageddon.

The Vision Pro's performance has been attributed to several factors, including its $3,500 launch price, which later rose to $3,700 during Apple's nationwide price hikes caused by RAMageddon. Additionally, the Vision team's efforts have not gone unnoticed, as Apple is reportedly planning to launch smart glasses in 2027, incorporating features like iOS 27's spatial reframing, which was developed using the technology behind the Vision Pro.

Nonetheless, this news is likely to be a setback for the 60-plus individuals who have lost their jobs as a result of these cuts.