Apple Rumored to Release Multiple XR Headsets and Glasses by 2028

Alright, so here’s the deal. I was diving into this whole Apple XR saga — or whatever you wanna call it — and the stuff that Ming-Chi Kuo, the big brain tech guy, says they’ve got cooking. It’s like a whole buffet of futuristic gizmos. Anyway, you know those glasses that make you look like you’re from some sci-fi flick? Yeah, Apple’s pushing more of those out.

So first off, there’s this thing called Vision Pro. It’s getting an upgrade soon, like later this year. Uh, 2025, I think? They’re slapping in this fancy M5 chip instead of the M2 or whatever — not that I even know what that really means. But hey, sounds impressive, right? Oh, and they’re only making like 150,000 to 200,000 of these, which I guess isn’t that much. Niche product vibes, anyone?

But wait, there’s more! There’s this lighter thing — Vision Air. Coming in, what, like 2027 or something? It’s supposed to be way lighter, like shedding a third of the weight of the previous headsets. Kinda like they went on a diet. And less fancy sensors, more plastic. But cheaper, apparently. So maybe more people jumping on that bandwagon.

Then there’s talk of more long-term wizardry with the Vision Pro 2 in… 2028? This one might be the real game-changer, packing Mac vibes. Weight loss program continued, lower price tag. Apple’s finally aiming for the mainstream crowd, from what it sounds like.

Oh, and smart glasses are in the mix too. Apple’s brewing some Ray-Ban-esque, audio-heavy specs. Not even sure why I find this fascinating since I rarely even wear sunglasses. But anyway, those are forecasted for around 2027 too. They’ll apparently churn out 3 to 5 million of these puppies — a decent number, I’d say.

And the kicker: AR glasses with real displays, those are on the horizon for 2028. Or maybe not. Who can say with Apple’s cloak-and-dagger routine? Kuo’s usually spot on with these rumors, but still, sprinkle some skepticism on it like it’s a seasoning on your spaghetti.

Apparently, another lightweight viewer idea got shelved because it wasn’t different enough from the other options out there — or maybe it was just too hefty. Who knows?

And yeah, Apple loves keeping their surprises under wraps, which makes these leaks all the juicier. But take it all with a grain of—no, make that a bucket of salt until they hit the stage with the big reveal.

So, that’s the scoop. Make of it what you will.