Apple’s recent premiere of the Vision Pro goggles in early February indicated the start of work on the next generation of the device by the same team. However, sources report that Apple has slightly different plans. A large group of people responsible for developing the goggles has been redirected to work on a completely different project. So, it seems we will have to wait a bit longer for the successor to the Vision Pro.
The latest reports suggest that developing a folding smartphone has become a bigger priority for Apple than the next generation Vision Pro. Personnel reshuffling within the company has been carried out to achieve this goal.
Apple is currently working on two prototypes of a folding smartphone, but a quick release is not expected. A few weeks ago, we reported that Apple was working on folding smartphone projects and that they had been contemplating such devices for some time. Now, however, the realization of this vision seems more likely than ever. The team working on folding smartphones has been strengthened by individuals who played a crucial role in the development of Vision Pro. Previous speculations regarding a possible release date for the new devices have also been confirmed. September 2026 is the expected timeframe. It’s worth noting that not all team members have an equal amount of work in each phase of the project, so further personnel changes may occur in the future.
As for the impact of this shift on the next generation of Vision Pro, it remains uncertain. According to recent reports by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, we may have to wait at least 18 months for the new goggles. If it is true that a crucial part of the team has been reassigned to work on folding smartphones, it wouldn’t be surprising if this period is further extended. It seems that Vision Pro will not follow a similar annual release cycle like the iPhones, at least not in the near future. This is understandable considering that AR/VR goggles are more technologically complex products compared to smartphones.
Source: WCCFTech
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1. What project has Apple redirected its team from developing the Vision Pro goggles to?
2. What has become a bigger priority for Apple than the next generation Vision Pro?
3. How many prototypes of a folding smartphone is Apple currently working on?
4. When can we expect the release of Apple’s folding smartphone?
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6. How long might we have to wait for the new Vision Pro goggles?
7. Why is it understandable that Vision Pro will not follow an annual release cycle?
Key Terms and Jargon:
1. Vision Pro: Refers to a set of goggles developed by Apple for AR/VR purposes.
2. Folding smartphone: A smartphone that can fold and unfold, allowing for a larger display when unfolded.
3. Personnel reshuffling: This refers to reassigning employees within a company to different projects or roles.
4. Prototypes: Early versions or models of a product that are developed and tested before finalizing the design.
5. AR/VR: Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality technology, which combines digital elements with the real world to enhance or simulate an immersive experience.
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2. Bloomberg
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