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Apple CEO Tim Cook says the Vision Pro isn’t a mass-market product, but that’s okay

A newly granted Apple patent shows that Vision Pros could be used with easily exchangeable head bands. Different bands could provide different functions or offer more comfort features.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook says the Vision Pro isn’t a mass-market product — and that’s okay.

“At $3,500, it’s not a mass-market product,” he said. “Right now, it’s an early-adopter product. People who want to have tomorrow’s technology today—that’s who it’s for. Fortunately, there’s enough people who are in that camp that it’s exciting.”

Cook said that Apple isbn’t about being the first at something, but being the best.

“As it turns out, it takes a while to get it really great. It takes a lot of iteration,” he explained. “It takes worrying about every detail. Sometimes, it takes a little longer to do that. We would rather come out with that kind of product and that kind of contribution to people versus running to get something out first. If we can do both, that’s fantastic. But if we can only do one, there’s no doubt around here. If you talk to 100 people, 100 of them would tell you: It’s about being the best.”

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. 

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Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.