Apple Plans to Release Multiple XR Headsets and Glasses by 2028

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Alright, so here’s the scoop—or rather, the wild ride—through Apple’s future playground of XR and smart glasses, all according to this guy Ming-Chi Kuo. Yeah, he’s been around the tech rumor block more than a few times. Think of him as that friend who always seems to have the inside info but you’re never quite sure if he’s just really persuasive.

First up, Apple’s XR offerings. Let me tell you, there’s gonna be this souped-up Vision Pro, supposedly hitting the shelves later this year. You know, classic Apple, always bumping specs here and there. This one’s gonna keep the look but flex a bit with the new M5 chip by 2025. It’s kinda like putting a race car engine in the same ol’ body. For what it’s worth, that’s their jam—keep it cool in a niche spot while stockpiling parts like they’re going out of style.

Then there’s this Vision Air thing, lighter than my mood after a double espresso. They’re aiming to shave off nearly half the weight by 2027. Sounds almost too good to be true, right? Tossing in plastic lenses and magnesium (feels fancy to say, right?), it’s supposed to be cheaper, sorta like XR for the masses or whatever.

Thinking even further ahead makes my brain hurt a bit, but Kuo’s got whispers about a “Vision Pro 2”, like next-gen stuff, coming 2028. They say it’s all about a redesign—think a Mac chip, lighter build, and a price tag that won’t scare you off.

Oh, and guess what? Apple’s diving head-first into smart glasses too. We’re talking something reminiscent of Ray-Bans but without the display. Just sound vibes, taking pics and vids, having an AI pal in your ear. It’s like wearable tech with more chill.

But hold on, the cherry on top? XR glasses, like real-deal AR stuff, supposed to land by the end of 2028. They’ll have colors and waveguide displays, all jazzed up with AI smarts. I mean, seeing rumors about a lightweight version being cooked up as we speak is kinda intriguing, isn’t it?

Now, here’s the twist—there was this talk about a “viewer” type gadget that didn’t make the cut, got shelved in 2024. Why? Probably felt too similar to other stuff, not much pizzazz, you know?

And before you get too excited (or skeptical), remember: Apple’s the Wizard of Oz in tech, pulling levers behind the curtain, so we’ll just have to watch the show. Anyway, like Kuo’s track record might suggest, sprinkle this with some skepticism—it’s always a wild ride until Apple spills the beans for real.