Apple Pivots to AI Smart Glasses, Cuts Vision Group Jobs

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Apple cuts ~100 jobs in Vision Group, pivoting to AI-powered smart glasses (N50) expected at WWDC 2027 with no AR display. Vision Pro price hike to $3,699 and lack of mass adoption drive shift. Major strategic signal for AR/VR market.

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Updated Aug 22, 2026

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