Whoa, okay, let’s dive right into this mix of tech musings. So, there’s this guy—Ming-Chi Kuo—who’s got his finger on the pulse of Apple’s upcoming gizmos. You know, the kind of stuff you might not even know you need ’til it drops. He’s saying Apple’s brewing up all sorts of XR (that’s like, really fancy virtual reality) stuff, starting with a souped-up Vision Pro. Supposedly, this beast is dropping later this year. But that’s not all—there’s talk of some flashy AR glasses way off in 2028. Talk about planning ahead, right?
Anyway, back to Kuo. The guy’s been spillin’ the beans for years now and, honestly, he’s usually spot-on. In his latest blog—a treasure trove of gadget gossip—he spills about Apple’s so-called XR timeline. Somehow, he’s got the deets via supply chain whispers. No idea how that works, but hey, he’s Kuo.
This Vision Pro Mk II (my name for it, not his) is lined up to hit the mass production stage around Q3 of 2025. They’re expecting about 150,000 to 200,000 units. Sounds like they’re sticking with the OG specs, but with an M5 chip thrown in the mix instead of an M2. Not that I totally grasp what that means, but tech junkies seem to care.
And here’s where it gets quirky. Apple’s being all strategic—niche product and all that—so they’re rolling these out to stay relevant and, probably, to clear out some old parts.
Let’s pause for a sec—can you imagine the sound of tires on icy roads? Like cardboard being squished. Yeah, no clue why that popped into my head, but onto lighter things. There’s a new headset, ‘Vision Air’ or something, rumored for 2027. Apparently, it’s like 40% lighter than today’s version. A 21-ounce thing on your head? Yikes. Anyway, this one’s got plastic lenses, fewer sensors, a snazzy iPhone chip, and is aimed at your average Joe.
Hold up—maybe I’m jumping around here. Where was I? Oh right, Vision Pro 2 is the real scene-stealer. Kuo says it’s all redesigned, lighter, and cheaper, which to me says Apple’s done being all exclusive.
Meanwhile, Apple’s cooking up Ray-Ban-like smart glasses too. Audio-first, they say—does that mean no fancy screens? Just tunes and maybe an AI buddy to chat with? Expected in 2027. Mighty ambitions—they wanna pump out a few million. That’s a lot of folks walking around channeling their inner Tony Stark.
There’s more to this tech drama—yep, XR glasses with color displays. 2028 is their target. But there’s this side story of Apple shelving some other viewer contraption in 2024. Something about not being special enough. Why chase mediocrity, right?
And in typical Apple fashion, it’s all shrouded in secrecy. Announcements are usually a grand spectacle—mike drop moments with flashes and price tags. So yeah, while Kuo’s record is decent, I’m still taking his leaks with a heap of skepticism. It’s all a fine mess of delay, intrigue, and tech dreams. But hey, who doesn’t love a good tech saga?
