Gurman: Apple Vision Pro 2 at Least 18 Months Away

[MacRumors]

The second-generation version of Apple's Vision Pro headset is at least 18 months away from launch, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.

In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that Apple is likely at least a year and a half away from the release of the second-generation Vision Pro headset, placing launch in late August 2025 at the earliest. Gurman noted that Apple is keenly interested in the reasons why customers who choose to return the first-generation Vision Pro headset do so, ultimately passing feedback from retail stores to the company's headquarters to help perfect the next version of the device.

The tidbit effectively rules out the idea of the Vision Pro receiving annual updates like the iPhone or Apple Watch, suggesting that it is likely to follow a longer refresh cycle that could even surpass that of the iPad.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and market research firm Omdia have previously mentioned a 2027 launch time frame for the second-generation Vision Pro headset. It is said that there could be no hardware updates for the Vision Pro until then, meaning that the Vision Pro might go up to 54 months without a refresh from the announcement of the first generation to the second. Meanwhile, Apple could launch a more affordable Vision headset around 2025, according to both The Information and Bloomberg.

Article Link: Gurman: Apple Vision Pro 2 at Least 18 Months Away

 

[Dionte]

Do ya’ll think it’ll have the M3 or M4?

 

[nfl46]

Good to hear.

I will be enjoying the hell out of Version 1 for the time being. That’s a long time away.

 

[lordlugo]

So do I make apps for it or nah?

 

[nfl46]

So do I make apps for it or nah?

Hell yes, you do. The hardware is definitely capable. 54 months is a long as time away.

 

[coffeemilktea]

The tidbit effectively rules out the idea of the Vision Pro receiving annual updates like the iPhone or Apple Watch, suggesting that it is likely to follow a longer refresh cycle that could even surpass that of the iPad.

I was going to say "like the iMac," but then I remembered the 2.5-year gap between the current iMac model and the previous one.

...man, it's rough out here for us iMac fans. 😭

 

[Michaeldoerich]

really ? are we already writing articles about 2 ? 1 has a long way to go in terms of software updates.

 

[nfl46]

really ? are we already writing articles about 2 ? 1 has a long way to go in terms of software updates.

It’s good to give others an idea of when to expect it since some are holding off until V2.

I’m excited about all the new software and upcoming apps.

 

[tomtad]

I think there's going to be a major strategy shift on this device before then

 

[ipedro]

Makes sense. I think they'll want to ease into a start of school/holiday quarter release like the iPhone and Apple Watch once they have a consumer ready device. This September would be too soon.

This first version will need more work to refine and bring the price down before they get into an annual release cadence. We'll likely see the next Vision Pro shown off at WWDC 2025 and released in September of the same year.

Apple Vision (no suffix) or Apple Vision Air is probably 3 years away and will be made with the previous generation components with fewer accessories and in a plastic package.

 

[toobravetosave]

hope apple offers all their devices + free upgrades for only 33% of your income for life 🫨🫨🫨

 

[DFZD]

Feb 2026. Mark the date.

Heck even I have better prediction accuracy than Gurman, Presser and Kuo. They are just there to manipulate APPL Stock.

 

[Darren.h]

wow. this could have 2 nm Apple silicon. multiple monitors connection.

 

[Born Again]

My predictions on the next version

Cheaper
Lighter
Faster
More purposeful.


Look guys having screens everywhere is neat but dystopian.

There has to be more to the VR headset than a screen I left at the toilet lol

 

[Gloor]

people really think this product will be on annual update cycle? Wow, talking about optimism :-D

 

[ProfessionalFan]

It obviously can't be an annual device so this makes sense. I'd figure it takes 2-3 years each iteration.

 

[hovscorpion12]

Vision Pro 2 needs another 2-3 years under development. I don't see Apple fixing the issues within 18-months.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

really ? are we already writing articles about 2 ? 1 has a long way to go in terms of software updates.

I mean we had stories on 1-2 iPhones from the future before the new one goes on sale in the past so no big deal there.

This is a rumors site.

 

[spritle]

How far away is Apple Vision Pro 6?

 

[Kazgarth]

The Vision Pro is way ahead of anything in the market by 2-3 generations.

The competitions are miles behind.

18 months if anything feels too soon.

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

FB(lol) has some excellent AVP groups that talk about how wonderful the AVP experience has been for them. It seems interest is surging as some of the groups like Apple Vision Pro Official for one already has 30k members and has doubled in the past week alone. Really detailed reviews about how it’s now a huge part of their lives etc.

 

[nt5672]

Which implies that if there is little interest (like iPhone SE) the first version will be the only version.

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

I’m guessing Apple has seen massive returns, and will see a steady decline in purchases with overall flat numbers going into the next 12-18 months. They will need to make a market adjustment to a more affordable device if they want mass adaptation. Otherwise this will be a niche product adored by a small % of Apple faithful and ultimately abandoned if they keep the same strategy.

 

[tcgjeukens]

Vision-Pro-as-a-Service for a % of your income.

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

I’m guessing Apple has seen massive returns, and will see a steady decline in purchases with overall flat numbers going into the next 12-18 months. They will need to make a market adjustment to a more affordable device if they want mass adaptation. Otherwise this will be a niche product adored by a small % of Apple faithful and ultimately abandoned if they keep the same strategy.

Sorry but you’re guessing wrong sir. Interest is surging