Apple's Vision Pro Team Faces Wider Layoffs Than Previously Reported
Apple's recent layoffs within its Vision Pro division are more extensive than initial reports indicated, impacting areas including visionOS development. The news comes from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.
Apple has conducted wider layoffs within its Vision Pro team than previously reported, according to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.
Earlier reports suggested around 100 employees, primarily from the headset's gaming and immersive video teams, were affected. Gurman's latest information reveals that the reductions have extended to other departments crucial for the Vision Pro, including device security, audio engineering, Siri integration, and the development of visionOS.
The layoffs also affect shared software development for Apple's upcoming smart glasses, which will also run on visionOS. This indicates that the impact of the software-related reductions goes beyond just the Vision Pro headset itself and could influence multiple product lines.
There are also reports that Apple CEO Tim Cook has expressed skepticism about the Vision Pro, viewing it as too bulky and expensive for widespread consumer adoption. If Apple's head-mounted devices fail to gain traction with consumers, the company may consider exiting the market entirely.