HÍREK A NAGYVILÁGBÓL: What about Apple’s next headset, a low-cost Vision Pro?

Apple is reportedly working on a more affordable version of its $3,500 Vision Pro headset but cutting costs without significant compromises is challenging. Apple’s Vision Pro made a big splash, boasting some of the most impressive hardware ever seen in a consumer VR headset. However, the sticker shock will drive most customers to Meta’s Quest 2 and Quest Pro in the short term and the Quest 3 this fall. Apple is a world leader in technology and knows that the Vision Pro is out of reach for most people and is reportedly already in progress on a less expensive version. Noted Apple analyst Mark Gurman shared some insights about what might be next in his Power On newsletter. According to Gurman’s report, “When the price of the headset was announced, there were loud gasps among the crowd.” Unfortunately, cutting costs to make this technology more affordable won’t be easy. The most expensive components in Apple’s Vision Pro are two Apple Silicon processors (M2 and R1), two 4K micro-OLED displays, and the sensor array. Each plays a critical role in delivering the spatial computing paradigm Apple is promoting. Millions of enthusiasts enjoy VR despite using a relatively low-performance, standalone headset or […]