Apple is planning a refreshed Vision Pro, a lighter “Vision Air,” and even smart glasses as part of its spatial computing roadmap. [Photo Source: X / Min Choi]
Apple is preparing the next phase of its spatial computing journey. The company plans a refreshed Vision Pro, a lighter and cheaper “Vision Air,” and even smart glasses. Together, these moves show Apple’s strategy to expand beyond premium devices and reach mass users.
Apple’s Vision Pro, launched earlier this year, is already getting a refresh. According to 9to5Mac, the new version could keep the same design but come with a major performance boost. Apple is expected to replace the current M2 chip with the faster M5 processor. The new chip will improve speed, efficiency, and AI performance thanks to a stronger neural engine.
The company is also testing new head straps. These aim to make the headset more comfortable and reduce the strain of long use. Experts believe this update will be evolutionary, not revolutionary, but it sets the stage for bigger changes ahead.
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Apple is also working on a Mac-connected version of the Vision Pro. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that this model will link directly with Macs and target industries like medicine and aviation.
This version will focus on ultra-low latency, allowing professionals to stream Mac displays or use heavy enterprise apps without lag. It seems to borrow ideas from Apple’s early AR glasses concepts but brings them into a headset form.
One of the most awaited products is the so-called “Vision Air.” This headset could become the affordable sibling of Vision Pro.
According to Gurman, Vision Air will be lighter, cheaper, and designed to fix the weight issues of Vision Pro. Many users complained about neck strain with the current headset. Vision Air could remove that barrier while opening the market to more people.
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While full AR glasses are still years away, Apple may release lighter smart glasses by 2026. Unlike Vision Pro, these will not have full displays. Instead, they may come with microphones, speakers, and cameras.
Gurman says these glasses could compete directly with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. This hints at Apple’s long-term plan to integrate wearable tech into everyday life.
Taken together, these updates highlight Apple’s multi-layered plan. The Vision Pro update strengthens its premium product. The Mac-linked version builds tools for professionals. Vision Air targets mass adoption. And smart glasses prepare Apple for the next wave of wearable computing.
Apple seems to be building an ecosystem step by step. Instead of one breakthrough product, it is creating a ladder of devices to bring spatial computing to more people.
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