Apple is planning to roll out its first upgrade for its VR headset, Vision Pro. The announcement comes nearly a year after the device’s launch. With this, Apple aims to improve the performance and comfort of the VR headset.
According to a report in Bloomberg, the update will include a faster processor and components that are more compatible with AI. A new strap is being planned to make the device easy to handle, especially to make it suitable to be worn for a longer time.
The Vision Pro combined virtual and augmented reality in a unique way, but its potential was marred by the heavy gear and high price tag. Reports suggest that Apple is working on redesigning the model for 2027, which will be lighter in weight than the current headset. However, there is no definitive timeline for its launch.
The initial upgrade will host an M4 processor that is currently offered in the iPad Pro, MacBook Air/Pro, iMac, and other devices offered by Apple. Currently the headset is integrated with an M2 chip, which was launched three years ago with the MacBook Air. Considering it was an older chipset, the new update comes as a much-needed upgrade.
Reportedly, versions of the new gadget with more cores in the neural engine, a component used to process artificial intelligence tasks, are currently being tested. The current Vision Pro’s neural engine has 16 cores. These performance enhancements are essential for a device that uses AI to process images and apps in complex virtual environments in real time.
Additionally, Apple is developing new strap prototypes that are intended to reduce neck strain. One of the main concerns about the original Vision Pro was the strap, which was deemed unconventional by many. At least with the current update, Apple may solve the issue without significantly lowering the hardware’s weight.
The latest version of Vision Pro comes with two options—one around the back of a user’s head and another that goes above the head. Subsequently, Apple has been working on making the device lighter.
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The Vision Pro, which had a muted debut, did not offer any exclusive apps to go with its interface. This was in contrast to Apple’s aggressive push when it came to smartphones and wearables. Reportedly, Apple has only sold hundreds of thousands of Vision Pros and has only gradually expanded to new territories.
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