Apple has reportedly laid off employees working on its virtual reality (VR) efforts, marking a major setback for the Vision Pro ambitions. According to a report by AppleInsider, the employees were part of Apple’s Vision Group and other teams linked to VR development. The move comes as Apple is said to be changing its focus towards Siri AI and smart glasses. The company is reportedly putting less focus on heavy VR headsets as consumers show greater interest in lighter smart glasses. However, the layoffs do not appear to mean that Apple is ending the Vision Pro product line.
AppleInsider, citing a source, reported that Apple has laid off at least 60 employees connected to its VR development work. The team has not been completely shut down, but its size has been reduced. The changes are reportedly part of a wider restructuring at Apple. The company is said to be focusing more on Siri AI and smart glasses.
The Apple Vision Pro was launched as Apple’s first major step into spatial computing. It also gave the company a way to develop and improve visionOS with real-world users and developers.
However, the headset has faced several challenges. Its high price and heavy design have made it difficult to attract a wider audience. Developer support has also remained limited.
The reported layoffs do not mean that Apple has completely abandoned the Vision Pro. Apple is still expected to work on future versions of the headset, according to the report. The report also noted that Apple recently released visionOS 27 and continues to develop the platform.
So, the bigger change appears to be in Apple’s priorities. Instead of putting most of its resources into traditional VR headsets, the company is reportedly shifting attention towards smart glasses.
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