Apple has temporarily halted development of the second-generation Apple Vision Pro to focus on developing a cheaper model

It has been reported that Apple is developing a cheaper version of its goggle-type spatial computing device, Apple Vision Pro, which it plans to release by the end of 2025. It has also said that development of the second generation of the high-end model has been shelved.

Apple Suspends Work on Next Vision Pro, Focused on Releasing Cheaper Model in Late 2025 — The Information
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-suspends-work-on-next-high-end-headset-focused-on-releasing-cheaper-model-in-late-2025

Report: Apple halts work on Vision Pro, aims to release cheaper Vision headset next year - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2024/06/18/apple-vision-cheaper-halts-work-pro-model-headset/

Apple Vision Pro will be available in the US in February 2024 and will be officially available in Japan from Friday, June 28, 2024. Prices start from 599,800 yen (tax included), making it the highest-priced device among Apple hardware.

In addition, at the annual developer conference WWDC24 held in June 2024, visionOS 2, the OS for Apple Vision Pro, was announced.

'visionOS 2' is here, the latest OS that evolves Apple Vision Pro's spatial computing - GIGAZINE

Apple usually releases major OS updates about once a year and major hardware updates about once or twice a year, meaning the second generation of Apple Vision Pro is likely to appear in 2025 or 2026.

However, according to The Information, Apple is not developing a second-generation Apple Vision Pro, but is instead focusing on developing a cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro for $1,500 (about 237,000 yen).

Rumors of a cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro had been circulating even before the Apple Vision Pro was released.

Apple's 'Vision Pro' may not be very cheap even for the budget model - GIGAZINE

The Information reports that 'Apple originally intended to have a lineup of headset devices with multiple models.' However, Apple is gradually reducing the number of employees allocated to the second-generation Apple Vision Pro, and is allocating more manpower resources to the development of a cheaper version. However, The Information reports that Apple seems to be struggling to 'develop a cheaper and lighter Apple Vision device.'

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