Apple Develops Lighter, Cheaper Vision Pro, but Launch Could Be Years Away

Apple is developing a lighter, less expensive version of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, aiming to address two of the biggest criticisms of the current model.

The effort focuses on reducing the device’s weight and high price, both of which have drawn criticism since the headset’s introduction.

A lighter design could make the headset more comfortable to wear, while a lower price could make it accessible to a wider range of buyers. Those goals are central to the planned version.

However, the new headset may still be years from launch. No firm release date, price or weight specifications have been provided, leaving the scale of the changes and their timing unclear.