FCC Accidentally Leaks Apple's Next Vision Pro

[MacRumors]

The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has seemingly confirmed Apple's work on an updated version of the Vision Pro headset.

One of several documents the FCC shared today references an Apple-designed "Head Mounted Device" with a model number of A3416. An included image confirms the device is a Vision Pro.

The FCC's uploads are transmission tests, SAR test reports, and WLAN test reports, so there's not a lot of additional product information available. We do know that the next Vision Pro will continue to have Wi-Fi 6, as there's no sign of 6GHz Wi-Fi in the testing that the FCC did.

According to rumors, Apple is working on a refreshed version of the Vision Pro that has a faster M5 chip. The headset isn't expected to feature design updates, with Apple simply updating the M2 chip to a newer, more capable M-series chip. The updated Vision Pro could launch before the end of the year, and it will likely continue to be priced at $3,499.

The FCC's files include a confidentiality request from Apple, but the documents were published anyway. The FCC also shared documents that hint at future MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models.

A slimmed-down "Vision Air" is in development too, but we aren't expecting that until 2027.

Article Link: FCC Accidentally Leaks Apple's Next Vision Pro

 

[Aaronp613]

FCC is one of the best leakers this year

 

[FSMBP]

Tim Cook “the FCC won’t let me be”

 

[EugW]

FCC is one of the best leakers this year

100% accuracy too!

 

[257Loner]

A new Vision product needs to be lighter and cheaper. Glass and Aluminum are not the way to do that. Apple needs to expand its materials repertoire to include carbon fiber. Also, since ergonomics are key to all wearable electronics, like AirPods and Apple Watches, Apple should consider a hard plastic harness instead of the flimsy straps like the Globular Cluster CMA1 Comfort Mod. Or use one with adjustable weights like the RESMED Kontor Head Strap system.

 

[Lizzard899]

I dont even want it on my phone yet when I updated to ios 26 its now under iphone storage. Waste of space

 

[boswald]

Gurman's going to be out of a job if this keeps up.

 

[Lizzard899]

Gurman's going to be out of a job if this keeps up.

Good thing is he hasnt been accurate since june when hes leaked things.

 

[jz0309]

So now someone if really in trouble...
That's actually not cool that this happens at a federal agency

 

[spritle]

"Accidentally"

 

[mr.steevo]

Maybe Time Magazine will put it on its front cover the day before it’s announced.

 

[mozumder]

I really wanted my next Vision Pro to be slimmer so that I can drink something with it on. Right now anything I drink the Vision Pro blocks the cup.

 

[fithian]

Can I trade in my old one for $3,000 toward the purchase of a new one?

 

[CalMin]

Be interesting to see if the new AVP has any features that the current AVP does not. I'm waiting to pick up a used AVP for under $1,500, and they're holding at around $2k near me.

If there are no killer new features, then I can't see a slew of upgraders wanting to ditch the old set for the new.

 

[Jumpthesnark]

Hiring "only the best people," right?

 

[Kylo83]

What does the headset need a faster chip for; we need the price to go down

 

[Archmage]

Donny isn’t getting any more golden tchotchkes from Tim Apple after this!

 

[fathergll]

Mark Gurmans most hated list;

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[Jumpthesnark]

I dont even want it on my phone yet when I updated to ios 26 its now under iphone storage. Waste of space

A leaked Vision Pro is on your phone? Wild.

 

[Lizzard899]

A leaked Vision Pro is on your phone? Wild.

No no Im saying when I updated ios 26 from ios 18 I saw under settings>General>Iphone storage scroll down close to the bottom it says apple vision pro 78kb but I dont have vision pro so I dont know why or how its on there.

 

[lee647]

there is no new Vision Pro coming out this year but probably next year with the R2 chip

 

[Lizzard899]

Mark Gurmans most hated list;

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I remember when the guy on the bottom was on youtube trying to leak ios 26 and we were all like yea this guy is fake and lying. Cuz it looked identical to ios 18 so when it came out he got sued it was so funny cuz we knew he was full of himself

 

[klasma]

A slimmed-down "Vision Air" is in development too

A VR headset at 165g would be great. I heard it will likely be mono and only cover one eye though.

 

[its93rc]

I have the M2 will the jump to M5 be that significant? I don’t really use it, more curious.

 

[Taq'aix]

Guessing Apple didn't send in their monthly bribe payment.