Apple to Launch ‘Vision Air’ Headset & Smart Glasses by 2027, Says Analyst
Apple is reportedly planning major expansions in its spatial computing lineup. According to Ming‑Chi Kuo, a respected Apple analyst, the company is preparing both a lighter “Vision Air” mixed‑reality headset and stylish smart glasses over the next two years . Analyst Forecasts & Roadmap Kuo’s roadmap reveals seven head-mounted devices in development—three Vision Series headsets and four smart-glass variants—with launch timing as follows : Vision Pro (M5 update): Q3 2025, modest refresh Vision Air: Q3 2027, ~40% lighter than current headset models 2nd-gen Vision Pro: H2 2028 with a Mac-grade processor Smart Glasses: Q2 2027, with shipments of 3–5 million units XR Glasses: Q2 2028, featuring full-color AR display Vision Air Specs & Market Positioning Dubbed Vision Air , Apple’s new headset is expected to combine lightweight materials like plastic and magnesium alloy, feature fewer sensors, and run on a high-end iPhone-class ch...