Apple is mulling over how to apply a color filter on a lower priced, spatial computer follow-up to the Vision, Pro, according to TheElec.
The article says the device will likely use a panel that is based on a glass board with white OLED deposited on it with a red, green, and blue (RGB) color filter atop them to form the colors. Another option, which is the more standard option, is to form the color filter on the glass board, and combining it with another glass board with W-OLED deposited on it.
As to follow-ups to the Apple Vision Pro, the rumors are all over the place. Apple plans to release an updated Vision Pro headset with a M5 chip in 2025, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in an “X” post. The current Vision Pro is equipped with the M2 chip, which debuted in 2022. Kuo thinks a less expensive spatial computer has been delayed to 2027 or beyond.
However, in an October 13, 2024 “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said Apple may release a new Vision Pro next year for about US$2,000, compared to the current model’s starting price of US3,499.
He said that Apple will lower the price by using a less powerful processor and more plastic, less aluminum and glass. Gurman adds that the next version of the spatial computer will also drop the EyeSight feature. EyeSight reveals your eyes on the front of your Apple Vision Pro, and lets those nearby know when you’re using apps or fully immersed in an experience.
Meanwhile, Apple is purportedly conducing an in-house survey on the feasibility of “Apple Glasses.” The initiative, code-named Atlas, got underway last week and involves gathering feedback from Apple employees on smart glasses.
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