Report: Apple working on new Vision Pro, with different form factors on the table

Key Points:

• Apple has shelved its previous lighter Vision Pro project, codenamed N100, but is now working on a new project, N224, which could be a successor to the current M5-based Vision Pro model and might offer a flagship experience at a potentially lower price.
• The N224 project is still in early development and is expected to launch between late 2028 and early 2029, with Apple exploring four different design concepts, including one similar to Meta’s VR glasses that offloads computing and battery to an external puck.
• Some Apple executives prefer an all-in-one design rather than an external puck, and the company is experimenting with new materials like plastic, titanium, and other metals to reduce the headset’s weight while retaining the basic egg-shaped form.
• Advances in Apple’s A-series chips, such as a potential A20 Pro, could enable future Vision Pro models to run visionOS more efficiently without active cooling, improving performance and thermal management.
• The article suggests that adopting a design similar to Meta’s VR glasses could be beneficial for Apple, leveraging Apple silicon, EyeSight, and visionOS to create a standout product despite a potentially higher price point.