Apple pivots to smart glasses as Vision Air plans paused

Apple Shifts Focus to Smart Glasses

Apple is changing its spatial computing roadmap, pausing work on the Vision Air headset to focus on developing lightweight smart glasses.

The decision reflects Apple's belief that smart glasses have stronger long-term potential than a cheaper version of the Vision Pro, which is limited by its high cost and niche audience.

The shift positions Apple's next major category as a practical, everyday wearable product that can seamlessly integrate into users' lives, with the Vision Pro development continuing.

Apple’s next major category not as another headset but as a more practical, everyday wearable product that can merge seamlessly into users’ lives.

Author's summary: Apple pauses Vision Air to focus on smart glasses.

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iThinkDifferent iThinkDifferent — 2025-10-12