FX.co ★ Apple Is Reportedly Developing Lightweight Smartglasses, Cheaper Headset

Apple (AAPL) is currently developing several new products, including a budget-friendly version of the Apple Vision headset, an updated model of Smart Glasses, and the second generation of Apple Vision Pro. This information comes from Bloomberg News reporter Mark Gurman.

The Apple Vision Pro, unveiled at last year's WWDC keynote, was among the company's most eagerly awaited products. Nevertheless, the demand for the $3,499 headset dwindled rapidly, primarily due to its prohibitively high price.

In the latest issue of the Power On newsletter, Gurman disclosed that Apple plans to introduce a more affordable version of the mixed reality headset, possibly "as early as next year."

"What's the point? This category of devices has yet to capture the imagination of consumers, and it's hard to say when that will happen. If the cheaper model isn't priced below $1,500, the Vision devices will probably remain niche products," Gurman warned.

Regarding the Smart Glasses, Gurman noted that they could resemble Meta (META)'s Ray-Ban glasses and would be powered by an iPhone or a MacBook connected to them.

Earlier this year, Gurman reported that Apple had shelved the "idea of making true augmented reality glasses due to technical challenges."