Recently, a wave of reports suggested that Apple had lost interest in its $3,499 spatial computer, the Vision Pro. However, a closer look at the industry’s most reliable sources paints a much more nuanced picture. While Apple’s Vision Pro isn’t dead, you might want to get comfortable with the current model, as a successor isn’t coming anytime soon—at least not until two years from now.
An Apple Vision Pro successor won’t arrive before 2028
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple hasn’t walked away from the headset, but anyone hoping for a “Vision Pro 2” will likely be waiting until at least 2028. The company continues to experiment with new materials and technologies behind the scenes. Apple’s goal is to come up with a lighter and cheaper device, but the active development for a new model hasn’t kicked into gear yet.
This delay is partly due to a strategic shift in talent. Apple has reportedly moved many engineers from the original Vision Products Group to more immediate projects. The list includes lightweight smart glasses, AI wearables like AirPods with cameras, and the ongoing development of Siri’s chatbot capabilities.
Confusion in the ranks
The rumors of the division’s “death” seem to be a case of misinterpretation of an internal restructuring. John Gruber suggested that while Apple integrated the Vision Products Group into other organizations, the team is still very much active (via Apple Insider).
The contradictory news even confused employees within Apple. It appears that instead of a complete shutdown, the company is simply siphoning off top talent into divisions that can produce results sooner. As Greg Joswiak, Apple’s marketing chief, noted recently, the Vision Pro is a “peek into the future.” Still, the road to mainstream spatial computing is proving to be a long one.
Support isn’t going anywhere
For those who already own a Vision Pro—especially the updated M5 model released last October—there is no reason to panic. Apple is still committed to the platform’s software. In fact, Apple will announce the visionOS 27 update at WWDC 2026 on June 8, with further refinements to the user experience.
The reality is that neither a “Vision Air” nor full AR glasses are technologically feasible at a mass-market price point today. Apple is playing the long game, keeping the current hardware modern while its best minds work on the next big leap. The Vision Pro might not be a viral sales hit yet, but in Cupertino, the lights are still very much on.
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