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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) delayed the planned launch of its Vision Pro mixed reality headset from January to March, Bloomberg reported.
The tech giant unveiled the $3,499 Vision Pro in June and said it would be available early next year.
The complex design and manufacturing difficulties are behind the forecast cut, while plans for a more affordable version of the headphones had to be delayed, the media outlet added, citing people with knowledge of the production process.
In July, it was reported that Apple had lowered its production forecast for the Vision Pro as manufacturers struggled to understand the mixed reality headset’s novel design.
TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said last month that Meta Platforms (META) has likely reduced its shipment forecast for the Quest 3 mixed reality headset by up to 10% due to lower-than-expected demand. amid Apple (AAPL) news. New device.
The Vision Pro is built from glass, aluminum and carbon fiber and is intended to combine uses between virtual reality and augmented reality with a variety of sensors and cameras operating through a single piece of front optical glass that acts as a big lens.
A specialized chip, the R1, helps the device’s M2 chip process input from 12 cameras, five sensors and six microphones. As for its large power needs, Apple says the device has two hours of use with an externally connected battery (so that the weight of the battery does not fall on the user’s head).
Disney (DIS) CEO Bob Iger appeared at the June event and said Disney+ would be available on Vision Ori on day one.
Apple (AAPL) has said that the App Store for the Vision Pro headphones will include all compatible iPhone and iPad apps by default. Additionally, more than 100 Apple Arcade titles will be available to play on VisionOS at launch. TechCrunch reported.
