Apple Reportedly Cancels Development of AR Glasses for Mac
Apple has reportedly halted the development of a new pair of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses that were intended to work alongside its Mac computers, according to a Bloomberg report. The company made its debut in the mixed reality space last year with the launch of the Apple Vision Pro in the US. The AR glasses were expected to be Apple’s next major wearable product, but it now appears that the Vision Pro will remain the company’s sole AR/VR hardware offering for the foreseeable future.
AR Glasses Project Codenamed N107 Scrapped
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, citing sources familiar with Apple’s plans, revealed that the company was working on AR glasses featuring advanced displays that would resemble conventional eyewear. The project, internally referred to as N107, was specifically designed to integrate with Mac computers, providing users with a more seamless AR experience. However, the development of the device was recently discontinued, signaling a shift in Apple’s focus within the AR/VR segment.
Apple Vision Pro Remains the Primary AR/VR Device
Apple’s Vision Pro, launched in 2023, represents the company’s first entry into spatial computing, blending both AR and virtual reality (VR) functionalities. Unlike the lightweight AR glasses that Apple had been developing, the Vision Pro is a bulky, high-end device priced at $3,499 (roughly ₹3 lakh) in the US. While the scrapped AR glasses were expected to offer a more user-friendly and accessible experience, Apple now seems committed to refining and expanding the capabilities of its existing Vision Pro headset.
Future of Apple’s AR Strategy
The cancellation of the AR glasses project suggests that Apple is prioritizing its current mixed reality roadmap rather than introducing a new category of wearables. While the Vision Pro is still in its early stages, Apple’s decision could be driven by technological challenges, cost concerns, or shifting market strategies. It remains to be seen whether Apple will revisit the concept of lightweight AR glasses in the future, but for now, the company appears focused on enhancing its spatial computing ecosystem through the Vision Pro.
