- A new report states that Apple is developing two new models of vision pro headphones
- A version will apparently be lighter and more affordable.
- The other will connect to a MAC for a lower latency experience
Despite his technical brilliance, Apple’s Vision Pro headicular has struggled to get consumers out of their feet, with serious questions about the future of the virtual reality headset (VR). However, despite this possible crisis, Apple apparently has a plan to correct the ship and re -route the vision pro.
At least, that is according to the last power of Bloomberg Mark Gurman’s journalist in the newsletter. There, Gurman says that Apple is working on two new Vision Pro models that could shake the device and potentially give it a new support point in the industry.
None of these models will be simple update. While Gurman says that Apple had previously considered some minor adjustments, such as changing the M2 headset chip to the M5 chip, Apple apparently is now reflecting on more ambitious plans.
On the other hand, Apple “now seeks to go further,” says Gurman, with a device that is cheaper and lighter than the current vision, which should make it more accessible to consumers and reduce neck tension that can sometimes occur after long periods of use.
The second professional vision in development is “more intriguing,” says Gurman. Supposedly, this model will connect directly to a MAC, which will allow a very small latency. Some Vision Pro headphones are being used in surgery and in flight simulators, says Gurman, which are two areas where reduced latency will be incredibly important.
Address two key problems
Interestingly, Gurman compares the second vision with a product that Apple canceled in January: a set of light glasses equipped with augmented reality (AR) capabilities that would be linked to a Mac. The final goal for Apple is to create a completely wireless pair of glasses that a user can wear all day, but it will pass many years before that device is ready for the stellar schedule.
Even so, even if the next vision pro is not as light as a couple of glasses, anything that reduces its weight will be a welcome change. I do not own a professional vision, and one of the main reasons is that I have heard the stories of pain caused by using it for too long. If I am going to make a significant investment in a product like this, I want to be able to use it without risking the pain after a few hours of use.
The other reason I have directed is the price of the eyes, with $ 3,500 that feel incredibly high when the pro vision is still in its early stages. I know I am not alone here, with multiple reports that suggest that the sales of the device have been very slow.
If Apple can address both problems, you could finally be tempted for a Pro Vision, particularly for its Mac Ultrawide virtual visualization mode. We have previously described it as a “moment of bulb” for the device, since it gives you a massive appearance of 32: 9, the equivalent of two screens side by side. That would definitely be more attractive in a headset that is more comfortable, and that is also potentially not much more expensive than buying an additional monitor.
I’m not completely convinced, but at least Apple seems to be in the right direction.
