- A new report claims that Apple develops two new models of vision pro helmets
- A version will be apparently lighter and more affordable
- The other will connect to a Mac for a lower latency experience
Despite its technical shine, Apple’s pro Vision PRO helmet has struggled to sweep away consumers, with serious questions raised about the future of the virtual reality headset (VR). Despite this potential crisis, Apple apparently has a plan to put the ship back on and put the pro vision on the right track.
At least it is according to the last power of Bloomberg Mark Gurman journalist on the newsletter. There, Gurman says that Apple works on two new vision pro models that could shake the device and potentially give it a new foot in the industry.
None of these models will be simple refreshments. While Gurman says that Apple had previously envisaged some minor adjustments – as to change the M2 helmet chip to the M5 chip – Apple is now thinking about the more ambitious plans.
Instead, Apple “is now looking to go further”, says Gurman, with a device that is both cheaper and lighter than the current pro Vision, which should make it both accessible to consumers and reduce the neck tension which can sometimes occur after long periods of use.
The second professional vision in development is “more intriguing”, believes Gurman. Supposedly, this model will connect directly to a Mac, which will allow a considerably reduced latency. Some vision pro helmets are used in surgery and flight simulators, known as Gurman, which are two areas where reduced latency will be incredibly important.
Solve two key problems
Interestingly, Gurman compares the second pro vision to a product that Apple would have been canceled in January: a set of light glasses equipped with augmented reality capacities (AR) which would be attached to a Mac. The ultimate objective for Apple is to create a pair of AR glasses entirely wireless that a user can wear all day, but it will take many years before this device is ready for great listening hours.
However, even if the next pro vision is not as light as a pair of glasses, everything that reduces its weight will be a welcome change. I do not myself have a professional vision myself, and one of the main reasons is that I heard the stories of the pain caused by the port for too long. If I will make an important investment in a product like this, I want to be able to use it without risking pain after only a few hours.
The other reason for which I have erased is the attractive price, with $ 3,500 incredibly steep when the pro vision is still in its infancy. I know that I am not alone here, with several reports suggesting that the sales of the aircraft have been very slow.
If Apple can solve these two problems, I could finally be tempted to pay for a professional vision, especially for its Mac ultrawid virtual display mode. We previously described this as a “bulb moment” for the aircraft, since it gives you a 32: massive ratio – the equivalent of two screens side by side. It would certainly be more attractive on a more comfortable helmet, and potentially not too expensive than the purchase of an additional instructor.
I am not yet fully convinced, but at least Apple seems to be going in the right direction.
