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Apple AR glasses and Vision Pro’s future

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Apr 16, 2025
The future of augmented reality is buzzing, with Apple allegedly working on a lighter and more affordable version of the Vision Pro. Tim Cook is determined to outpace Meta in the race for industry-leading AR glasses. Additionally, Apple celebrates a major milestone in iPhone sales for the first time. On the AI front, Craig Federighi is steering a pivotal shift in Siri's direction, focusing on incorporating third-party AI models.
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Siri AI Strategy Shift

  • Craig Federighi reversed previous limits on Siri engineers using third-party AI models.
  • This marks a strategic shift to build the best AI with external or open-source models if needed.
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iPhone Sales Milestone

  • iPhone achieved its biggest market share in Q1 2025 for the first time ever, surpassing Samsung.
  • The success is partly attributed to the iPhone 16e launch despite lack of specific model sales data.
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Tim Cook's AR Glasses Vision

  • Tim Cook prioritizes developing true AR glasses over all other projects.
  • Apple is making interim camera-equipped glasses similar to Meta Ray-Bans but aims for a more advanced product with privacy focus.
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