Apple Developing an Affordable Version of Vision Pro, Focusing on Price and Features

Apple is expanding its venture into spatial computing with reports indicating that the tech giant is actively working on a more budget-friendly iteration of its innovative spatial computer.

Apple is working on a cheaper version of Visison Pro, to cut down on sensors, key features

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According to renowned tech insider Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the company is currently in the process of creating a lower-cost model, following the introduction of its first offering, the Apple Vision Pro, earlier this year.

In a recent newsletter, Gurman shared insights into Apple's strategic shift toward diversifying its spatial computing portfolio. The company is reallocating resources from the development of advanced AR glasses to concentrate on an affordable headset that targets a broader consumer base

The significant aspect of this development is the anticipated price range. Gurman revealed that Apple is aiming for a price point between $1,500 and $2,500 for the upcoming headset. This price is considerably more accessible than the Apple Vision Pro, which debuted with a higher price tag of $3,499.

However, to achieve this lower price point, Apple may need to make some adjustments. One notable change could involve the exclusion of EyeSight, a distinct cosmetic feature of the Apple Vision Pro.

EyeSight projects a user's eyes onto the curved OLED external panel of the headset when not engaged in immersive content. It's highly likely that the more affordable Apple Vision headset may not include this distinctive feature.

Additionally, Gurman hinted at a potential reduction in the number of external cameras and sensors on the upcoming Apple Vision headset.

The Apple Vision Pro boasted an impressive array of 14 cameras, a LiDAR scanner, infrared sensors, and LED illuminators, all aimed at enhancing the headset's environmental awareness and delivering a richer, more immersive experience, complete with finger-based gesture controls.

Gurman has previously suggested that Apple's pursuit of a budget-friendly headset might involve cost-cutting measures, such as utilizing an iPhone-like chip instead of the robust Apple Silicon chipsets found in Mac computers and employing displays with lower resolutions.

As Apple continues to explore spatial computing, more details about this forthcoming headset are expected to surface in the coming months. Apple is positioning itself to diversify its product lineup and potentially make spatial computing accessible to a wider range of consumers.