Apple’s Mac-tethered AR glasses project has been cancelled, but the company is still pushing forward with standalone AR glasses. According to reports from Bloomberg, Apple’s hardware chief John Ternus wants to avoid another flop and is taking a cautious approach. The goal of standalone AR glasses remains intact, and the company will continue working on underlying technology such as screens and silicon.
The cancellation of the tethered pair of AR glasses was reportedly due to concerns about quality and cost. However, Apple’s new vision for standalone AR glasses is more ambitious, with some reports suggesting it could rival Meta’s $10K prototype glasses. It’s still estimated to be at least 3-5 years away from completion.
Meanwhile, the Vision Products Group is working on key underlying tech for a standalone pair of AR glasses. The development process will likely take time, but Apple remains committed to its long-term goal of creating innovative AR technology. As visionOS lays the foundation for a pair of AR glasses, fans eagerly await Apple’s next move in this space.
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Source: https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/09/apple-standalone-ar-glasses-still-coming