Apple · Bloomberg · OpenAI · Engadget
Apple reportedly cut more than 200 jobs across Vision Pro and Siri software teams
Compiled by KHAO Editorial — aggregated from 1 source. See llms.txt for citation guidance.
◌ Single Source
The Vision Pro layoffs are focused on teams working on gaming and immersive video.
Key facts
- The headset never caught fire due to its high $3,699 price and cumbersome user experience
- Apple's VP in charge of the Vision Pro recently left for OpenAI, and Apple has reportedly pulled teams away from the Vision Pro to work on its rumored AR glasses
- Apple told employees that the Vision Pro and its VisionOS operating system aren't going away, and it still plans a new model for release as early as 2028, Gurman wrote
- Apple has laid off employees in its Vision Pro and Siri teams as it shifts focus to smart glasses and next-gen AI tech, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reported
Summary
Apple has laid off employees in its Vision Pro and Siri teams as it shifts focus to smart glasses and next-gen AI tech, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reported. Apple acknowledged that it was making cuts and realigning teams based on a changing product mix. The news isn't a large surprise.