Apple has paused a planned Vision Pro headset overhaul to focus on AI smart glasses that could rival Meta. The move shifts people and time to a project Apple now sees as more urgent. According to Bloomberg, Apple shared the change with staff last week.
Apple had prepared a cheaper, lighter Vision Pro variant, code-named N100, for 2027. That plan is now on hold while the company pushes the glasses effort. Bloomberg reported the company is redirecting staff from the headset revamp to speed the glasses.
Vision Pro revamp paused
Apple had worked on the N100 to lower cost and weight. The current Vision Pro launched with a high price and a heavy build. The N100 aimed to address both issues by 2027.
The company is not cancelling the idea in public. It is pausing work inside Apple as it changes priorities. People with knowledge of the matter informed Bloomberg about the shift.
Glasses effort takes priority
Bloomberg said Apple wants smart glasses that can compete with Meta’s products. The company sees a faster path to a broader market with glasses. Smart glasses may be easier to wear than a full headset for long periods.
Internal resources move to glasses
Apple is moving staff from the N100 to the glasses team. The goal is to accelerate research and make progress sooner. The company views this work as urgent, according to Bloomberg’s report.
Apple did not share a public timeline for the glasses. The focus is on building a product that can match or beat Meta. The report did not list features or pricing for the glasses.
The Vision Pro lineup still exists, but the next update is delayed. The N100 target year had been 2027 before the pause. Apple’s internal change suggests a near-term push for glasses development.
Meta has pushed into smart glasses with AI features. Apple’s shift signals direct competition in that space. Bloomberg first reported the pause and the resource shift tied to the glasses plan.
