The latest rumors from Apple's supply chain indicate that Apple Vision Pro will be released on January 26, which is consistent with other sources. When Apple released Apple Vision Pro, it vaguely described the release time window of "early 2024". However, there is growing evidence that Apple Vision Pro may be released between January and February, with the latest evidence pointing to the former.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman revealed that January 26 is the launch date of Apple's Vision Pro. News "circulated" among people familiar with the matter in China, and the sources in the report roughly hinted at this date.
Gurman's response is consistent with what independent sources have heard previously, that Apple retail stores are preparing for the initial launch in January with training and in-store equipment.
Apple has made it clear that it intends to launch Apple Vision Pro in a face-to-face manner in retail stores, and customers will need to go to Apple retail stores in person for debugging and installation. The in-store experience is expected to be a way to train users and do initial setup. Many users may complete the installation in-store and then go home with the receipt to wait for delivery.
The limiting factor for in-store pickup may be that people who wear glasses need optical glasses, and Apple stores are expected to stock a small number of standard prescription lenses.
The Apple Vision Pro will cost $3,499, but Apple hasn't revealed how that price factors in accessories like custom visors or prescription lenses. Apple may announce the launch date of the product soon, giving consumers time to plan their finances and head to Apple stores to purchase.