Apple pausing Vision Pro redesigns, focusing on affordable smart glasses due to low sales and high costs.

Apple has paused major redesigns of its Vision Pro headset, shifting focus to developing more affordable smart glasses due to low sales, high costs, and limited market adoption. The original $3,499 device, launched in 2023, sold fewer than 500,000 units, hindered by weight, battery life, and a thin app ecosystem. While a minor update with a new chip may still come, plans for lighter models like “Vision Air” are on hold. The company is now prioritizing accessible AR wearables, reflecting broader industry trends and consumer demand for lower-cost options. Although the Vision Pro’s future remains uncertain, Apple hasn’t abandoned spatial computing, potentially resuming development as underlying technologies advance.