Apple asked to launch Vision Pro Refresh in 2025, Vision Air in 2027 and XR glasses by 2028
Apple is allegedly planning to expand its XR ecosystem with a multiples product roadmap. The phased launch will possibly include an updated vision pro headset, a mild vision air and advanced XR smart glasses.
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In short
- Apple is planning to launch several devices as part of its XR ecosystem
- Allegedly, large -scale production of these devices is scheduled between 2025 and 2028.
- Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that Apple Vision Pro M5 Chip is planned for 2025
Apple has some big plans for its extended reality (XR) and smart glasses tools. Cupertino giants are allegedly focusing on a multi -seed strategy with the release of planned products planned for launch over the next few years. The launch is likely to start with the arrival of an advanced vision Pro headset in 2025 and ends with the launch of XR-SAP Smart Glasses by 2028.
According to a new report by TF International Securities Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is expected to refresh its vision Pro headset by the end of this year, with a new version operated by an M5 chip. The updated model is ready to enter large -scale production in the third quarter of 2025, with an estimated shipment between 150,000 and 200,000 units.
While the main specification will be largely unchanged, KUO suggests that the Apple will upgrade the processor to keep the device relevant in a rapidly developed XR scenario. He notes that Apple has not yet deployed the Vision Pro as a mass-market product. Instead, it is using the device for a leg in a leg in strategic purposes such as development of ecosystems, hardware recurrence and high-end XR space.
Vision Air may come in 2027
Along with Vision Pro, Kuo also revealed Apple’s plan to launch an accessible headset, which was reportedly named Vision Air. This new addition to Apple’s Air Ecosystem is expected to be launched in 2027. According to KUO, this device is planned for mass production in the third quarter of that year. Vision Air has a re-designed, quite light frame feature compared to the first generation vision Pro-40 percent less in.
To power the vision air, Kuo revealed that Apple would probably use the iPhone processor instead of Mac-Grade Chips seen in the Vision Pro model. Vision Air will also be much cheaper than Pro, and Apple is allegedly planning to change the material to reduce costs, including a shift from glass to plastic, widespread use of magnesium alloy (exiting to be very expensive with titanium), and low number of onboard sensors. While no official price is confirmed, earlier estimates have predicted that he reached the price tag between $ 1,500 and $ 2,000.
Display-Saksham XR Glass pushed for 2028 launch
Perhaps the most ambitious tool in Apple’s Wearables Roadmap is called a pair of XR smart glasses. There have been rumors that Apple is interested in making its smart glass with display capabilities.
Now, according to KUO, Apple has determined mass production for this device for the second half of 2028. Contrary to Apple’s upcoming Ray-Ban-style glasses-a display will not include-XR glasses are said to be said to use liquid crystals on silicon (LCOS) technique with wavegide optics.
These glasses are expected to support both voice control and gesture recognition as the input methods found in other models. According to Kuo, AI will focus for these smart glasses, although the nuances of Apple’s approach to on-device AI are unclear. Additionally, a second version of XR glasses is also allegedly in development. However, there is uncertainty around its production timeline.
Smart glasses without performance
Not just XR glasses with display – Apple is also developing light smart glass without a display. These glasses are allegedly prescribed for mass production in Q2 2027, and will offer features such as audio playback, video recording, environmental sensation and basic AI-operated functions.
Kuo suggests that these glasses may eventually change some functions of true wireless earbuds (TWS) and even smartphone cameras. Apple is targeting shipment volume of 3 to 5 million units in 2027, which can carry forward the total market shipment for this category over 10 million.
Apple displays accessory project on hold
Meanwhile, KUO’s report also revealed that Apple’s display accessory project, which was originally set for production in Q2 2026, has been prevented from the end of 2024. The product would have allowed tetured content display from other apple devices such as iPhone, which uses birdbath optics and electrocomic dimming. However, according to Kuo, Apple has allegedly prevented its growth over concerns that there is a lack of adequate competitive advantage especially due to its weight compared to competitive products.
