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FCC Accidentally Leaks Apple's Next Vision Pro

The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has seemingly confirmed Apple's work on an updated version of the Vision Pro headset.

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One of several documents the FCC shared today references an Apple-designed "Head Mounted Device" with a model number of A3416. An included image confirms the device is a Vision Pro.

The FCC's uploads are transmission tests, SAR test reports, and WLAN test reports, so there's not a lot of additional product information available. We do know that the next Vision Pro will continue to have Wi-Fi 6, as there's no sign of 6GHz Wi-Fi in the testing that the FCC did.

According to rumors, Apple is working on a refreshed version of the Vision Pro that has a faster M5 chip. The headset isn't expected to feature design updates, with Apple simply updating the M2 chip to a newer, more capable M-series chip. The updated Vision Pro could launch before the end of the year, and it will likely continue to be priced at $3,499.

The FCC's files include a confidentiality request from Apple, but the documents were published anyway. The FCC also shared documents that hint at future MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models.

A slimmed-down "Vision Air" is in development too, but we aren't expecting that until 2027.

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8 months ago
FCC is one of the best leakers this year
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8 months ago
Gurman's going to be out of a job if this keeps up.
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8 months ago
"Accidentally"
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8 months ago
I really wanted my next Vision Pro to be slimmer so that I can drink something with it on. Right now anything I drink the Vision Pro blocks the cup. :(
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8 months ago
Tim Cook “the FCC won’t let me be”
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8 months ago

FCC is one of the best leakers this year
100% accuracy too! :D
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