Apple’s next Vision Pro headset is set to launch with a new in-house chip called the R2, taking over from the R1 that’s found in the current model. This R2 chip is based on TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing process, which means it’s not just smaller, but also should bring better performance and lower power consumption when compared to the previous generation.
For those curious, the R1 in today’s Vision Pro works as a co-processor. It’s the part that manages data from the headset’s cameras, sensors, and microphones, handling everything from tracking your eye movements and hand gestures to your head position. The new R2 is expected to handle all these tasks even more efficiently, thanks to the jump in chip technology.
The rumor mill is also throwinng out some hint that Apple’s next iPhone will come with a C2 modem chip and an A20 processor, both also said to use the same advanced 2nm production process.
There’s still some confusion about the launch timeline. While an updated Vision Pro may launch soon, a full-on Vision Pro successor might not show up until 2027. Either way, tech watchers expect the new R2 chip to make its debut with the next Vision Pro update.
