Apple Aims to Cut Costs of Rumored VR Headset by 50% with New Suppliers, Cheaper Components
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Apple is reportedly working on making a cheaper $1,500 entry-level version of its $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset by cutting the cost of the displays by up to 50%.
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Apple is looking into using additional suppliers like SeeYa and BOE for the micro-OLED displays, rather than just relying on Sony.
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Spreading display production across multiple suppliers could help Apple ramp up manufacturing capacity and cut costs.
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Apple is accelerating R&D for the second-gen entry-level headset to further reduce display prices.
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Other cost-cutting measures may include fewer cameras, lower screen resolution, and an iPhone chip instead of Apple's M-series chips.