Since its reveal several months ago, I’ve often argued that Apple’s Vision Pro augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) headset is a means to an end and that the Cupertino-based tech giant doesn’t In fact many consumers buy it.

You Might Be Onto Something If An Often Reliable Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s latest report It is precise. According to Kuo, Apple plans to produce only between 60,000 and 80,000 Vision Pro units for the headphones’ launch on February 2, stating that the device “will sell out shortly after launch.”

Apple will produce between 60,000 and 80,000 units of the Vision Pro for the February 2 launch. Since the shipping is not large, I think the Vision Pro will be sold out soon after launch.

Although Apple has not clearly defined the product positioning and key applications of Vision… https://t.co/miktcS0aSK

—Ming-Chi Kuo (@mingchikuo) January 11, 2024

In 2024, Apple is expected to produce only 400,000 Vision Pros due to how complex the manufacturing process for the headphones is. The device will launch in the US first, but will arrive in other regions (including Canada) in late 2024.

As in the early days of Oculus, those who purchase the Vision Pro are now essentially beta testers for future, more refined versions of the expensive experimental device. In fact, Apple likely doesn’t want the final version of its AR ambitions to be tied to a bulky headset and is instead working to release a sleeker device that resembles more normal-looking glasses.

But to get to that place, you need an app ecosystem, which requires broad developer support and a consumer product. This is where the expensive $3,499 USD (about $4,685 Canadian dollars) Enter Vision Pro.

Fountain: @mingchikuo Through: MacRumors

Connect Us to Get This Types of News on Trackflick Tech News