Apple's Vision Pro Developer Strap May Receive an Upgrade Next Week

[MacRumors]

Apple may be planning to release an updated Developer Strap for the Vision Pro next week, according to a hint on its website.

On its visionOS resources page for developers, Apple says the Developer Strap will be available to order again starting Wednesday, October 22, which is the same day that the Vision Pro with the M5 chip will be released. Accordingly, it seems likely that Apple plans to release an updated version of the accessory next week.

Apple first released the Developer Strap in February 2024, when the original Vision Pro with the M2 chip launched in the United States. The optional accessory provides a USB-C connection between the Vision Pro and a Mac, for app development and diagnostic purposes. It can only be purchased by Apple Developer Program members.

It is unclear what new features or changes the updated Developer Strap would have, or if it will remain priced at $299 in the United States. It also remains to be seen if the new version of the accessory is compatible with the original Vision Pro.

As noted on Reddit, the current Developer Strap is limited to USB 2.0 speeds of up to 480 Mbps, even though it technically could support Thunderbolt.

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[Slippery Gimp]

Is there any word on a new Apple Cloth yet?

 

[ridgero]

The Vision Pro is dead, long live the Strap.

 

[Unregistered 4U]

This is interesting as it’s been said before that the developer strap is capable of more and it appeared to be software limited. When a Thunderbolt cable is connected to the current one, it reports it is capable of DisplayPort and USB-3.

 

[JustinKent]

An updated Developer Strap would be very welcomed, but was definitely not on my bingo card!

 

[JustinKent]

Is there any word on a new Apple Cloth yet?

Apple Cloth has been added to the Vintage list... long time since the last refresh. 😅

 

[klasma]

Is there any word on a new Apple Cloth yet?

They should make a black one. Or maybe orange.

 

[segfaultdotorg]

They're going to call it the iStrap-on.

 

[Corefile]

> the current Developer Strap is limited to USB 2.0 speeds of up to 480 Mbps

It's things like this where Apple are taking the Michael. There is no reason for anything less than USB3.1 minimum. Considering this piece of HW cost 3500 bucks, Apple should have max spec'd it out. Tragic.