New Vision Pro Headset: Apple Considering Four Different Concepts
Apple is working on a "completely revamped" Vision Pro headset that could go in any of four directions and likely won't arrive before late 2028 or early 2029, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter , Gurman said Apple's Vision team is exploring four concepts for the device, codenamed N224, including designs that offload internal components in a similar…
Apple is reportedly developing multiple concepts for a revamped Vision Pro headset, with the project's progress uncertain, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter. The company is considering four different designs, codenamed N224, which involve offloading internal components similar to Meta's upcoming VR glasses that will launch next spring.
Meta's headset features an external computing module that houses the battery and main processor, which can be clipped to the user's waist. Despite the exploration of various concepts, senior Apple decision-makers still prefer an all-in-one design, deeming an external puck as a "poor user experience." If these developments sound familiar, it's because Gurman previously reported in June that Apple was still working on a cheaper, lighter successor to the Vision Pro.
The development of this new headset is separate from the previously canceled Vision Air, which was intended to be a lighter and cheaper version. While Apple aims to simplify the design and reduce the device's weight using various materials, the project is reportedly on "life support" as the company prioritizes the development of smart glasses, which are expected to be released by late 2027.
Despite the ongoing efforts to keep the Vision Pro category alive, there is no guarantee that a new headset will ever launch.
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