Apple Plans to Release Multiple XR Headsets and Glasses by 2028

Alright, so here we go! Brace yourself, this is gonna be a ride.

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I was munching on my cereal the other day (bit soggy, by the way, as usual when you get distracted), and I stumbled across this intriguing bit from Ming-Chi Kuo. You know, the guy who seems to always know what Apple is up to before they do. Anyway, he’s got this wild roadmap of Apple’s XR — extended reality, whatever that means — and smart glasses. Rumor is, they’re gonna whip out multiple devices, including a jazzy new version of the Vision Pro later this year.

And here’s the kicker, he’s also saying Apple’s plotting some AR glasses for a dramatic debut in 2028. Seriously, 2028 feels like a sci-fi movie date, right?

Kuo’s the Sherlock Holmes of tech analysts, especially when it comes to all things Apple. He dropped this blog post, and it’s like opening a treasure chest of secrets. Apparently, these nuggets come from sneaky little supply chain leaks. (Do supply chains gossip? Who knows.)

So, there’s this spruced-up Vision Pro loading up the M5 chip for mass production in late 2025 — a modest batch of 150k to 200k units. Basically, they’re swapping out the M2 chip for some M5 magic, but keeping the rest the same.

Why, you ask? Well, Kuo claims it’s because Vision Pro is, umm, let’s call it a ‘niche’ gadget for now. Apple’s keen on keeping it rolling to stay in the game, trim down some stock dust bunnies, and finesse those XR applications.

Then, out from left field, Kuo introduces something called Vision Air. It’s like Vision Pro but decided to lose some serious weight. Supposedly gonna weigh 40% less. Insane, right? They’re chucking in plastic lenses and a few other tricks, launching in Q3 2027. For those keeping score, the current Vision Pro clocks in at about 21-23 ounces sans battery. That’s like a small bag of potatoes or something.

Now, drumroll for Vision Pro 2! Anticipated in late 2028, with a complete overhaul — think less weight, more power, lower price. Apple’s gearing up to turn this niche toy into something every Joe and Jane might want.

And then out of the blue — Apple’s rolling deep into smart glasses territory. Imagine Ray-Ban remix with tech – that’s what Apple’s crafting for mid-2027. Picture glasses that play tunes, chat with you through AI, and do fancy video stuff.

The biggest jaw-dropper? Kuo whispers of Apple XR Glasses packing a colorful display and AI shenanigans, aiming for late 2028. Sounds like Star Trek or something! Just to imagine this in 2028 makes my brain buzz.

Finally, Kuo hints at Apple scrapping a more everyday XR glasses concept — supposed to be out in 2026, but plans went sideways. Something about not getting the weight right.

Apple plays these cards close to the chest (black box and all that jazz). They love doing surprise reveals like it’s Christmas morning. So even though Kuo’s got a decent track record of spilling the beans on the Vision Pro front, let’s pocket this info with a healthy grain of salt.

Anyway, that’s the scoop. Who knows, in 2028 we might all be wandering around with XR goggles looking like cyborgs from a budget sci-fi flick. Sounds fun, right? Or maybe not.

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And there you have it. A jumble of chaos and tech magic. Hope it clicks!