Apple "Vision Pro 2" Components Reportedly Being Mass Produced in China

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Since its summer 2023 launch, Apple's pricey Vision Pro mixed reality headset has not exactly attracted a mainstream audience. Roughly a year later, rumors of a (then) recently canceled successor appeared online—insiders posited that company engineers had pivoted onto the development of a cheaper alternative model. Vision Pro "Version 1.0" arrived with an intimidating $3499 price tag; thus eliminating interest from a wide swath of potential AR/VR headset enthusiast customers. Industry insiders reckon that Apple had "abruptly reduced production" of the current-gen model last October, with further whispers suggesting a complete cessation of manufacturing activities by the end of 2024. Yesterday, an ITHome article cited compelling claims made by supply chain insiders—the initiation of mass production for a speculated second generation "Apple XR/Vision Pro" device.

The online report stated that: "multiple independent sources (have) confirmed that the panels, shells and other key components of the second-generation Apple XR headset are already in production." Very specific leaked information indicates Lens Technology being the exclusive supplier of glass panel pieces, and Changying Precision tasked with the making of the next-gen model's casing. Additionally, several contract circuit manufacturers are supposedly "rushing to complete orders." Secretive figures posit that Apple will release its sequel mixed reality headset later on in 2025. Differing "expert opinions" have not determined whether this incoming set of fancy goggles will be the predicted "cheaper" model, or a proper "M5 SoC-powered" successor.



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[bonehead123]

Well, we all know the issues with/limitations of the 1st one, so if they can't fix the majority of those AND get the price down to ~$1500, they might as well throw them overboard on the way out of Chiina, cause they will be DOA (in the US at least) before they even get 'em off da boat

 

[Blurpy]

no durrrr

 

[TechLurker]

Just in time for the cheaper headsets to end up being the same price as the original ones thanks to tariffs, but with reduced quality.

 

[Vayra86]

Well, we all know the issues with/limitations of the 1st one, so if they can't fix the majority of those AND get the price down to ~$1500, they might as well throw them overboard on the way out of Chiina, cause they will be DOA (in the US at least) before they even get 'em off da boat

They do actually cost 1500,- in China, but then there's the tariffs.

4500, probably, seeing the trajectory at this moment

 

[scottslayer]

Has Apple removed some of their restrictions for development?
Otherwise its dead once again.

 

[Prima.Vera]

I always thought that if you want the VR thingy to actually take off, those headsets can never pass the 300$ barrier, including taxes.
Currently there is almost zero quality content for those, except for some indie VR games that you play on your local VR Arcade shop.

 

[bonehead123]

I always thought that if you want the VR thingy to actually take off, those headsets can never pass the 300$ barrier, including taxes.
Currently there is almost zero quality content for those, except for some indie VR games that you play on your local VR Arcade shop.

^^THIS^^

Just like the original iPhone, Windblows, macOS, n0ntendo, XbLox, playSpat etc.....

Apps rulz, and without them AND an active/open development environment, the devices themselves are less than worthless

 

[redeye]

Well, we all know the issues with/limitations of the 1st one, so if they can't fix the majority of those AND get the price down to ~$1500, they might as well throw them overboard on the way out of Chiina, cause they will be DOA (in the US at least) before they even get 'em off da boat

With recent news will be more likely it’ll be 7000!… (the news being 125% tariffs )

 

[theglaze]

Where are the fun games?

Why can't we sling Angry Birds from the couch, at a pig fortress on the table? Isn't this the best augmented reality headset?
Heck, allow an iPad user to construct the fortress design. Let people interact with each other using the Apple platform.