Apple Set to Launch a $2,000 Vision Headset Next Year
Apple’s Next Big Leap in Mixed Reality
Apple’s Vision Pro may not have turned the whole industry on its head, yet the tech giant is clearly still hooked on the idea of blending our digital lives with the real world.
What’s Coming Next?
- Mid‑priced Vision Headset: Rumor has it Apple could roll out a new Vision model next year priced at roughly $2,000. It’s a bit more pocket‑friendly than the $3,500 flagship, but “not exactly cheap” – it’s still a luxury purchase.
- Material & Processor Tweaks: To cut costs, Apple would likely use cheaper components and dial back the powerhouse processor of the original Vision Pro.
- Feature Drop: The new headset would skip the EyeSight feature that lets people see your eyes outside the device. A trade‑off, but one that could shave on weight and price.
Roadmap Ahead
- 2026: Vision Pro 2.0 – the next generation of the market‑challenging headset.
- 2027: Smart glasses & camera‑enabled AirPods – Apple’s answer to Meta’s Ray‑Bans vibe.
Home Tech, Too?
Apple’s foray into smart home gadgets still feels a bit like a “fizz and not fizz” experiment, but a new report gives us a glimpse of what’s next.
- iPad‑style Screen: An affordable, flexible screen that could sprout around the house for streaming, FaceTime, and using apps. It’s essentially a thin version of the classic iPad but built for a living room nook or a kitchen prep station.
- Tabletop Robot Arm: Think of a mini kitchen assistant – a tabletop device with a robotic arm, estimated at around $1,000. It could help with cooking, tidying, or even just being a cool “wow” factor.
In short, Apple is juggling a whole range of mixed‑reality and smart‑home toys, each step a mix of ambition and compromise. Whether this keeps their players engaged remains to be seen, but the company certainly isn’t ready to toss the headset rug just yet.
