Apple Expected to Launch Multiple XR Headsets and Glasses by 2028

Alright, so I was diving into this report about Apple—y’know, the company that’s always juggling the next big thing in tech—and I stumbled on some nuggets from this tech analyst guy, Ming-Chi Kuo. He’s like, the Obi-Wan of Apple leaks. Anyway, he’s chatting about Apple’s wild roadmap for XR stuff and smart glasses. Got me thinking, “Why hasn’t anyone made glasses that don’t make me look like a sci-fi villain yet?”

So, picture this: Apple’s cooking up a jazzed-up Vision Pro, dropping at the tail end of the year. Crazy! And then, there’s the whisper of AR glasses they’re aiming to shoot into the world by 2028. Mind-boggling timeline, right? I mean, what will the world even look like then? Hoverboards? Probably not, but a girl can dream.

Kuo, who’s got this almost psychic knack for Apple insider scoops, laid out this timeline based on—get this—supply chain leaks. Leaks, people. It’s like tech espionage or something. He’s saying that a new Vision Pro with an M5 chip (sounds techy and important) kicks into gear mass production in Q3 of 2025. They’re shipping somewhere between 150,000 to 200,000 units. So mark your calendars, I guess?

But honestly, here’s the kicker: they’re basically just bumping the chip from M2 to M5. Everything else? Same ol’ same ol’. Guess they’re playing it safe because the Vision Pro is still kind of niche. Like, futuristic toy for the geeks among us. And it’s all about holding onto that market, right?

Oh, and there’s this upcoming thing called ‘Vision Air’—yea, the names sound like something out of a shiny Apple commercial. We’re talking a featherweight headset dropping in Q3 2027. Supposedly 40% lighter than the Vision Pro now. Wild, because holding today’s headset feels like lugging around a bag of sugar on your face—exaggeration, maybe, but you get me. They’re looking to make it cheaper, too, with plastic lenses and less sensors. Feels like a whole new ballgame.

Fast forward to 2028, and there’s chatter about the ‘Vision Pro 2’. They’re thinking thinner, more affordable—oh, the holy grail of consumer tech dreams. Really feels like Apple might finally try ditching their exclusive club vibe? We’ll see.

Anyway, Kuo also spilled on smart glasses. I’m imagining something James Bond-worthy: think sleek like Ray-Bans, launching in Q2 2027. They’re betting big, like 3 to 5 million units big. No pressure, Apple!

And here’s where it gets kinda sci-fi: they’re doing these audio-first glasses. Imagine your shades taking photos and recording vids. No screens though. Just listen, snap, and talk. Maybe even waggle those eyebrows for commands—because why not?

Okaaay, now onto the biggie: possible color display XR glasses with AI features. We’re talking real-deal AR glasses. But don’t get too excited yet—Kuo says we’re in for a long wait with those hitting the shelves in the back-half of 2028. Patience level: Jedi.

There were whispers of a casual XR viewer thingy, tethered to your Apple gadgets, but got shelved because, well, apparently it wasn’t light enough. Guess nobody wants to strap a brick to their face.

Kinda feels like decoding an Apple mystery. They’re so secretive, like trying to get the queen’s corgi’s recipes or something. But Kuo, for all his insider scoops, keeps me hanging on his every word.

So, yeah, tech’s a heck of a ride. Can’t wait to see where Apple steers this ship. Plates spinning in the air, and here’s hoping I don’t drop mine trying to keep up.