There was a period when Apple would debut a new product and crowds would begin gathering days or even weeks beforehand. Although the latest iPhone and Apple Watch iterations don’t generate that same level of enthusiasm anymore, the company remains an unstoppable powerhouse, demonstrated by the iPhone 16 being the top-selling smartphone globally in the first quarter of 2025. Nevertheless, Apple isn’t invulnerable, which is why we are eager to see the reception for the upcoming Apple Vision Pro, which emerged in a Bloomberg report on Wednesday.
As per Bloomberg, Apple intends to unveil a new Vision Pro model as soon as this year. This isn’t the budget-friendly version that might draw a broader audience or a revamped headset boasting new capabilities. Instead, it appears to resemble an off-year iPhone model, offering updated specifications and a few modifications to align it with contemporary devices.
In fact, according to the Bloomberg report, there are genuinely only two significant enhancements anticipated for the second-generation Apple Vision Pro. We’ll explore them and their implications for the next-gen spatial computer below.
Enhanced, quicker, more robust processor
The second-generation Apple Vision Pro will transition to the M4 chip — the same Apple-engineered silicon chip that powers the latest iPad Pro, iMac, and MacBook Air, along with recent Mac mini and MacBook Pro models. This represents a substantial upgrade over the M2 found in the original Vision Pro, introducing two additional CPU cores, doubled RAM, increased RAM speed, and 8 billion transistors. The first-generation Vision Pro was certainly not slow, but the new variant will far surpass it.
Moreover, the report indicates that Apple aims to boost the number of cores in the Neural Engine. This enhancement should facilitate improved compatibility with AI features and functionalities, which will be crucial when Apple Intelligence finally operates as expected.
More ergonomic head strap
One of the most perplexing drawbacks of the original Vision Pro is how uncomfortable it becomes to wear for prolonged periods. Apple marketed the spatial computer as a device suitable for all-day use, yet with the strap included in the package, numerous users were deterred from trying it.
The report does not provide any specific information, but new straps are reportedly being prototyped for the next Vision Pro. There are no current plans to significantly reduce the device’s weight, so enhancing the strap represents the next best alternative.
