After the release of the Vision Pro, everyone wanted to know how long it would be before the company released a lighter version that wasn’t as bulky in your face. For the longest time, we were looking forward to the so-called Vision Air, code name N100. The project was canceled last year, although the company has been working on a new project with similar ambitions, per Bloomberg.
Unlike the previous N100 project, it doesn’t look like the new project, N224, will necessarily be a low-cost offering. Instead it could be the successor to the current M5-based Vision Pro model, although it could still be priced lower while offering a flagship experience.
This new version seems to be quite fast in working, there Bloomberg It could reportedly arrive between the end of 2028 and the beginning of 2029. That said, it’s unclear what Apple is going for. The company currently has four concepts in the works.
One of the ideas is similar Recently unveiled the Meta VR glassesWhich offloads the computer and the battery to the external puck. Due to the fact that the Vision Pro already has an external battery, loading the computer does not necessarily seem like a big obstacle, although you need better heat and a more powerful computer to pull it off.
On the other hand, reports some Apple executives do not like the idea of external, and “want the company to stick to something closer to the design all in one.”
Design-wise, Apple may be a little more experimental compared to the current Vision Pro, with the company expected to consider other material options. from Power On Newsletter:
One design in the test keeps the basic shape of the egg of the current Vision Pro, but Apple is exploring ways to reduce its weight by experimenting with plastic, titanium, other metals and other materials. The company also continues to explore a single puck that combines computer components and batteries, similar to the approach used by Meta’s VR Glasses.
Wrap up
Time will tell what Apple will end up delivering. Since the A20 Pro chip is incredibly efficient in its thermal envelope, it seems very likely that in another 2 years, we could have an A-series chip that can run visionOS at a higher capacity than the current M5, while not requiring active cooling.
I think Apple should get into the Meta VR glasses concept. Even at the higher price point, I think the form factor makes a lot of sense. Apple silicon, EyeSight, and visionOS will help the product stand out.
What do you think of this new Vision Pro news? Are you a current Vision Pro owner, or are you still wondering about the headset concept? Let us know in the comments.
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