MacBreak Weekly (Audio) MBW 993: An Orifice for Ads - Apple Could Be Shifting Work From the Vision Pro to AI Glasses
Oct 8, 2025
Apple might be pivoting from its Vision Pro to develop AI glasses, sparking intense discussion among the hosts. The ICEBlock app was pulled from the App Store following a DOJ request, raising free speech concerns. AirPods Pro 3 repairability woes are explored, and the popular new Crossbody Strap accessory faces backorder issues. Speculation over Apple’s Q4 earnings is mixed with news on AppLovin's data collection scrutiny. Plus, a potential streaming deal for F1 racing and insights into Taylor Swift's exclusive iTunes release keep the conversation lively.
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Apple Reallocates Vision Pro Talent
- Apple shifted engineers from a Vision Pro follow-on to fast-track lightweight AR glasses to catch up with Meta.
- The Vision Pro will continue as an R&D and high-end platform while Apple pursues phone-paired and glasses-style products.
Vision Pro As R&D And Data Platform
- The Vision Pro functions as a developer and data-gathering platform rather than a mass-market product today.
- Apple values the ecosystem and learning from Vision Pro usage to feed future AR/glasses products over immediate mass adoption.
Apple's Spatial Approach Versus Meta's Scale
- The Vision Pro experience and visionOS differ meaningfully from Meta's headsets, with Apple focusing on spatial computing.
- Apple faces the challenge of whether this form factor will ever become mainstream or remain a niche development platform.
