Apple Vision Pro 2 may come with AI Spatial Computing features
Apple Vision Pro 2 is planned and development could begin as early as next year, according to an industry analyst. The mixed reality headset is speculated to feature a next-generation Apple silicon chipset that could support Apple Intelligence – the suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features that could help improve the headset’s overall user experience. This development comes especially amid reports that the Cupertino-based tech giant could also launch a cheaper version of the Vision Pro with toned-down features and lower resolution OLED displays to keep costs down.
Launch of the successor to Apple Vision Pro
In a blog afterMarket analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that Apple could begin mass production of its Vision Pro successor as early as next year, with the second half of 2025 being the most likely time frame. There is speculation that the alleged device, which arrives as Apple’s second spatial computer, will bring upgrades under the hood.
The analyst suggests it will be powered by Apple’s M5 chip, which itself would be a successor to the M4 that the Cupertino-based tech giant debuted with its latest iPad Pro series in May this year. This chip is said to offer AI features powered by Apple Intelligence. It is striking that the Vision Pro is powered by the Apple Silicon M2 chip. So if this move becomes a reality, it could represent a major upgrade in terms of computing power, at least on paper.
Additionally, it is also tipped to help improve the “human-machine user interface,” which has proven to be one of the biggest challenges for head-mounted displays. Apple Intelligence, combined with gesture control and eye-tracking capabilities, may offer a more intuitive experience this time around. The analyst says Apple’s addition of AI features to its supposed Vision Pro successor will be more noticeable than on other devices, even the iPhone.
However, other hardware or the overall design of the headset won’t change – a move that Kuo says could help keep costs down.
