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Apple Vision Pro 2: Expected Launch Date, Features, and Rumored Delays

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  • Apple’s Vision Pro 2 could be on your head by 2026...with a serious upgrade inside.
  • The M5 chip might be Apple's best move yet — but will it make the wait worth it?
  • Forget the “budget” Vision Pro — Apple’s going all-in on premium this time.

Apple's highly anticipated second-generation Vision Pro headset, rumored to feature the advanced M5 chip, is generating buzz in the tech community. According to insider reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the Vision Pro 2 may hit shelves between fall 2025 and spring 2026. While Apple was initially expected to release a more affordable version, these plans appear to be on hold as the company shifts its attention to developing a high-end successor to its current Vision Pro model.Apple's second-generation Vision Pro model is now expected to come between fall 2025 and spring 2026.Photo via 9to5Mac // Apple's second-generation Vision Pro model is now expected to come between fall 2025 and spring 2026.


Key Takeaways

  • Launch Timeline: Fall 2025 to Spring 2026
  • Processor Upgrade: M5 chip (replacing the M2 chip)
  • Design: Likely similar to the first generation, with internal enhancements

Design and Feature Updates: What to Expect

The upcoming Vision Pro 2 is expected to maintain the overall design of the first-generation model, according to Gurman. "At least one version of the second-generation Vision Pro… will look almost entirely like the current design," he reported, emphasizing that major changes will be under the hood with the powerful M5 chip.

The Vision Pro 2 will likely benefit from enhanced software features as well. Recent updates to visionOS 2.2 introduced wide and ultra-wide display options for Mac Virtual Display, indicating Apple’s focus on expanding its software ecosystem to maximize the potential of its Vision Pro lineup.A concept rendering of Apple's upcoming Vision Pro 2 model, coming 2025 or 2026.Photo via 9to5Mac // A concept rendering of Apple's upcoming Vision Pro 2 model, coming 2025 or 2026.


The Impact of Apple’s Decision to Delay a Cheaper Version

Originally, Ming-Chi Kuo, a prominent Apple supply chain analyst, indicated that Apple was considering a lower-cost version of the Vision Pro headset. However, Apple seems to have abandoned these plans for now, choosing instead to fully concentrate on the development of the Vision Pro 2. By foregoing a more affordable model, Apple appears to be taking its time to refine the premium product, possibly hoping to increase its mass-market appeal by offering advanced features and better performance.

This decision comes at a time when other tech giants, such as Meta and Snapchat, are testing the smart glasses market with their own devices, like Meta's Ray-Ban collaboration and Snapchat Spectacles. Apple has reportedly sent a team to assess this competitive landscape, potentially hinting at future ventures beyond the Vision Pro series.


M5 Chip: Closing the Performance Gap

The anticipated upgrade to the M5 chip should address one of the primary criticisms of the current Vision Pro. Released with an M2 chip, the first-generation Vision Pro appeared somewhat outdated alongside Apple's newer products with the M3 and M4 chips. The addition of the M5 will likely bring the Vision Pro 2 in line with Apple's other hardware releases, ensuring that it feels fresh and powerful.Pictured: Apple's current Apple Vision Pro with Apple M2 chipset (announced in June 2023).Photo via Apple // Pictured: Apple's current Apple Vision Pro with Apple M2 chipset (announced in June 2023).


Summary

Apple is rumored to launch its second-generation Vision Pro, featuring the new M5 chip, between fall 2025 and spring 2026. The design is expected to be similar to the first generation, but with internal upgrades for improved performance.

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