Apple is working on a budget-friendly alternative to the recently launched Apple Vision Pro headset, which comes with a price tag of $3,499 (₹2,88,930 approx.) to make it accessible for the masses.
Consumers and the Tech Gurus alike blasted the high price of Apple's new Vision Pro, finding Apple's justification for the price point unconvincing.
Apple's assertion that the Vision Pro is more valuable than a cutting-edge TV, surround-sound system, and powerful PC is deceptive. Unlike shared TVs, the headset is intended for individual usage.
To increase sales, Apple is already working on a lower-cost version of the headset.
While some of the features may be eliminated, Apple is likely to keep key components like the external EyeSight panel for displaying the wearer's eyes and the eye-hand tracking system.
Apple intends to release an affordable device by the end of 2025, roughly two years after the launch of the Vision Pro.
Apple hopes that the Vision Pro's high pricing will not dissuade consumers from embracing the category.