Apple has received a glass board-based OLED panel from Japan’s JDI for devices like its Vision Pro with the goal of reducing the price of the spatial computer, according to The Elec.
The panel has a resolution of approximately 1,500 pixels per inch (ppi), so it’s likely aimed at a budget model device. The current Apple Vision Pro has a resolution of 3,391ppi.
The Elec says JDI’s sample also used technologies used by Sony, a key supplier of image sensors and OLED on silicon (OLEDoS) to Apple. The sample likely has a lower resolution as it uses glass instead of silicon for the board.
In an August 11 “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is working on a cheaper Apple Vision headset, a second generation of Apple Vision Pro, as well as a version of Smart Glasses.
He said the tech giant plans to ship a less expensive Apple Vision headset, perhaps as early as 2025. In addition, Gurman said that Apple is continuing to work on a second generation of the high-end (that is, the current) Apple Vision Pro. Finally, he added that experimenting with smart glasses without displays, similar to Meta’s Ray Ban glasses.
About the Vision Pro
Demos of the Apple Vision Pro at Apple Stores in the U.S. can be reserved on Apple.com. To reserve a free Vision Pro demo online, go here, then follow the steps to book an appointment at your local Apple Store.
Pricing for the Vision Pro starts at US$3,499 with 256GB of storage. ZEISS Optical Inserts are available: $99 for reading lens and $149 for prescription lens.
