{"id":238334,"date":"2023-07-05T04:43:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T08:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=296389"},"modified":"2025-07-01T18:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T01:46:18","slug":"apple-just-applied-the-parking-brake-with-vision-pro-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/apple-just-applied-the-parking-brake-with-vision-pro-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Setback for Apple&#8217;s Vision Pro Glasses: Launch Put on Hold"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple has been forced to dramatically reduce production forecasts for its Vision Pro mixed reality glasses, which were <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/apple-vr-ar-glasses-are-real-introducing-apple-vision-pro?ex=RAMP-1114.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unveiled last month after seven years of development<\/a> and hailed as a groundbreaking release.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"iOS 16\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/136f0b86-36a2-484c-98df-49fc90b365b6\/3408125252\/ios-16-2023-04-12_11-52-21.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">iOS 16<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/ios-16.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/ios-16.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complex design and production challenges are behind the downward revision of production goals for the glasses, while plans for a more affordable version of the device have been delayed, according to multiple sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-apple-vision-pro-cost-3-499-dollars-because?ex=RAMP-1114.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple has already stated that the $3,500 &#8220;spatial computing&#8221; glasses<\/a> will not be available for purchase until &#8220;early next year,&#8221; marking a significant time gap from their announcement on June 5th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing Apple Vision Pro\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TX9qSaGXFyg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problems in the supply chain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analysts have interpreted <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/news-apple-vision-pro?ex=RAMP-1114.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this to be more related to supply chain issues<\/a> rather than giving developers time to create applications for the Vision Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two individuals close to Apple and Luxshare, the Chinese manufacturer that will initially assemble the device, <strong>said that preparations were being made to produce less than 400,000 units in 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, two China-based exclusive suppliers of certain components for the Vision Pro stated that <strong>Apple only requested enough for between 130,000 and 150,000 units in the first year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both projections imply a significant reduction in production compared to a previous internal sales <strong>target of one million units in the first 12 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The era of spatial computing is here. Where digital content blends seamlessly with your physical space. So you can do the things you love in ways never before possible. This is Apple Vision Pro.<\/p>&mdash; Apple (@Apple) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Apple\/status\/1665810474934607872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And low confidence in the demand\u2026 due to its high price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple&#8217;s downward forecasts <strong>reflect a lack of confidence in scaling up production<\/strong>, according to analysts and industry experts, following years of missed release deadlines for the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/we-answer-all-the-questions-you-have-about-apple-vision-pro?ex=RAMP-1114.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple is already working on new generations of headphones<\/a>, including a more affordable version expected to attract a larger consumer base, according to two individuals with direct knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the setbacks, market intelligence group <strong>Canalys believed that Apple would surpass 20 million users<\/strong> within five years of its launch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"iOS 16\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/136f0b86-36a2-484c-98df-49fc90b365b6\/3408125252\/ios-16-2023-04-12_11-52-21.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">iOS 16<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/ios-16.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/ios-16.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Some of the links added in the article are part of affiliate campaigns and may represent benefits for Softonic.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple&#8217;s augmented reality glasses promise to be the technological revolution we&#8217;ve all been waiting for. 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