Apple Plans Multiple XR Headsets and Glasses Launches by 2028

Alright, let me take a crack at writing this in the most human, scattered way possible. Here we go:

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So here’s the deal, right? Apparently, Ming-Chi Kuo—this big-deal tech analyst dude—has been dishing out the scoop on Apple’s plans for XR and smart glasses. And yeah, I read it. Not sure why, but it stuck with me. Maybe it’s the whole futuristic vibe? Or just that weird AR thing we all love to speculate about. Anyway, he’s talking about several XR devices, like this Vision Pro that’s getting a little upgrade. Supposedly coming later this year, or maybe not. I mean, who really knows?

Okay, let’s back up a sec. Kuo’s been doing this leak thing for Apple stuff forever. In his latest blog—or was it a vlog?—he’s laying down some timelines. According to some whispers from the supply chain or whatever. Classic Kuo move.

Apparently, they’re kicking the Vision Pro up with an M5 chip, targeting mass production in Q3 2025. Feels almost sci-fi, doesn’t it? Roughly 150,000 to 200,000 units, they say. Sounds massive, right? Except maybe it isn’t in the tech world. The chip’s bumping from M2 to M5, yet everything else? Same old specs, pretty much.

Apple’s rolling with this slow-and-steady tactic because Vision Pro is kinda niche. You’d think with all the hype, they’d go bigger. But nope. Baby steps. They’re holding onto the market, cutting back on extra parts, and polishing XR app details. It’s like tidying up before a party that no one might show up to. Anyway, what was I saying?

Oh right, then there’s this talk of something called Vision Air—light as a feather compared to its beefier sibling. We’re talking over 40% less weight. Now imagine holding something weighing 21.2 ounces—or was it 22.9?—and then magically, it’s way lighter. With plastic lenses and less sensors or something. Might be cheaper too. But, you know, we’ll see.

Fast forward to Vision Pro 2 by 2028. They’re teasing lower weight, a different design, Mac chip, less cash spilling from your pocket. Could be them inching towards mainstream. Or just throwing us a curveball. Honestly, who knows where this train stops.

Meanwhile, in the cunning world of smart glasses, Apple’s dabbling in sound-focused, Ray-Ban-esque wearables. Expected around Q2 2027. I mean, imagine millions of those fluttering around. That’s their game, apparently. Going big with these in everyday life.

Think Ray-Ban but without the screens, just sound, gestures, and an AI buddy whispering things like, “Hey, take a photo,” while you’re distracted by—who knows—a squirrel? Life’s surprises, right?

But hang on, Apple XR Glasses are hitting the rumor mill hard. High on color display tech, AI stuff, and waving us into true AR territory by 2028 maybe. If it’s anything like Kuo’s hints, we might be in for a lighter variant too. Double trouble? I’m into it.

Previously, they kinda hinted at a simpler viewer—casual type deal, tethered to Apple gizmos and using “birdbath optics.” Sounds goofy, if you ask me. But it’s on ice since late 2024. Maybe couldn’t make it stand out enough. Likely too heavy or something. Bummer!

To wrap this mess up, Apple stays the cryptic overlord of tech foreshadowing. We all know that. Announcements arrive with the fanfare one might expect from a fireworks show—all glitzy with not a detail missing. At least, that’s their style. While Kuo’s info is often right, it feels like playing darts in the dark with an apple in hand. Oh man, an apple… yeah, go figure.