Apple Plans Multiple XR Headsets and Glasses Launches Through 2028

Sure thing, get ready for a rollercoaster of thought—here we go!

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So, I’m sitting here, kinda side-eyeing this whole Apple XR glasses thing. You know, the type of ‘insider scoop’ that sounds like a whisper at the back of a crowded tech conference. Anyway, Ming-Chi Kuo—yeah, that guy on top of all Apple leaks—dropped this knowledge bomb about what Apple’s cooking up. Apparently, they’re cranking out new tech like they’re on a caffeine-induced binge. Maybe it’s true, or maybe it’s just wild tech dreams. Whatever.

First up, Apple’s got this Vision Pro thing. Mind you, it’s not exactly budget-friendly right now—they’re basically unicorns you can’t afford. Kuo says they’re sticking a fancy M5 chip in it by 2025. Imagine that: a new chip with the same ol’ specs. Kind of like ordering a burger with no pickles because the pickles are extra—but at least they’re gonna make a few thousand more of them. Shrug emoji, anyone?

And then there’s a lighter headset, bizarrely dubbed ‘Vision Air’—reminds me of something from a sci-fi flick, honestly. Expected in 2027-ish, they say it’ll weigh about as much as a pair of socks. Okay, maybe not quite, but you get me. Plus, they’re swapping some materials, which sounds smart if you’re the sort who rattles like a maraca with all the sensors in the current ones.

Flipping to Vision Pro 2—because why not have another sequel? Supposedly around 2028, and it’s going to be lighter and cheaper. Probably because, by then, most people aren’t gonna be in the market for neck workouts while checking emails in VR.

Here’s where it gets juicy: smart glasses. Imagine Ray-Bans that can talk back to you. No screen, just sound, photos, and maybe an AI telling you not to forget to buy milk. Kuo figures millions could hit the shelves in 2027, but it’s Apple, so who knows if they’ll end up the next pocket-sized must-have?

And then—brace yourselves—actual AR glasses! Yeah, color displays, waveguide tech, plenty of stuff that makes my head spin just trying to picture it. Kuo believes they’ll be out by 2028, but I’m questioning if this is some tech analyst’s fantasy at work. I mean, do we really need glasses with AI or is it more like, “Hey look, more stuff to talk about over overpriced coffee?”

Wrap your gaze around this, though. Kuo ends with a note that makes all this sound super legit. Apple’s hush-hush as usual, like that one person who whispers just enough to keep you curious but never actually says too much. So yeah, maybe Vision Pro insiders know more, or maybe it’s all smoke and mirrors—personally, I’ll just be here with my grain of salt, waiting to see if they bring anything groundbreaking or if this is all just a fancy tech illusion.