Apple Prioritizes Smart Glasses, Pauses

UploadVR reported on October 1, 2025, that Apple has paused development on a more affordable and lighter version of its Vision headset, a claim attributed to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This move involves shifting personnel away from the headset project, which was seen as a more accessible follow-up to the company's initial mixed-reality device. The paused project, sometimes dubbed "Vision Air," was previously anticipated for a 2027 release. This redirection of resources indicates a change in Apple's immediate priorities for its wearable technology.

The employees reassigned from the headset team are now reportedly tasked with prioritizing the development of smart glasses that incorporate a display. According to reports, this is part of a two-pronged strategy that also includes a display-less model intended to compete with existing Meta products. The source did not offer extensive specifics on the features of the proposed smart glasses with a display, which were originally planned for 2028. This strategic pivot is intended to accelerate the timeline to ship the smart glasses product.