Apple Vision Pro Launched Two Years Ago Today
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple launched its original Vision Pro spatial computing headset on February 2, 2024, following years of rumors and its announcement at WWDC 2023 as the company's first "spatial computer" with visionOS and advanced hardware features.
- Initial reviews praised the Vision Pro's visual quality and technical innovation but criticized its high price, weight, limited battery life, and small software library; Apple expanded availability and updated visionOS in subsequent months.
- Despite initial expectations of gradual adoption, enthusiasm for the Vision Pro cooled rapidly, with reports indicating weak demand and excess inventory leading to production slowdowns and a shift in focus.
- Apple released an updated Vision Pro model with the M5 chip about a year and a half after launch,
