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Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset launch planned for February: Bloomberg

The Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset will be available first in the US and gradually expand to other markets.

By Sai Krishna -

Published On: January 1, 2024

Highlights

Apple is reportedly ramping up the production of the Vision Pro AR headset.
The current goal is to get the first batch of units reportedly ready by the end of January and the retail launch is planned for February.
The Apple Vision Pro is priced at $3,499, which roughly translates to Rs 2,91,500.

Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset was unveiled back in June at the WWDC conference. The company mentioned the AR headset will be available to purchase early next year at a hefty price tag of $3,499, which roughly translates to Rs 2,91,500. Now, Bloomberg reports that Apple is ramping up the production of the AR headset. The current goal is to get the first batch of units ready by the end of January, with the retail launch planned for February.

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Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple Vision Pro production is "running at full speed" at the company's factories in China.
The goal is for customer-bound units to be ready by the end of January, with retail units planned for February.
The report still notes that any "last-minute production hiccups or other production snags could impact Apple's timeline.
Either way, Apple apparently has set a clear goal in mind and is on track to meet the goal.

Gurman also reiterates how Apple is preparing for the Vision Pro launch in the United States. This includes inviting retail employees to Cupertino for Vision Pro training, prepping retail stores for demos and fittings, and also encouraging developers to prepare apps for VisionOS.

Apple Vision Pro price

The Apple Vision Pro is priced at $3,499. The headset will be available first in the US and gradually expand to other markets.

Apple Vision Pro specs

Apple's AR headset is powered by the in-house M2 chipset for performance.
There is another chipset on board, called the 'R1' and this is used to process input from the 12 cameras, five cameras and three microphones for fast and high-quality content.
The R1 chipset is claimed to eliminate lag during the process.
The Vision Pro AR headset runs on the new VisionOS, which is customised.
Apple is using Optic ID to unlock the headset, make App Store purchases and use Apple Pay.
The AR headset creates the digital persona by mapping the face and adding pre-scanned data for the digital avatar. This will be used while interacting with other people.