FCC Greenlights Apple's Vision Pro, But The Headset Won't Support Wi-Fi 6E: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola
Apple Inc.'s upcoming mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, has received FCC approval but will not feature Wi-Fi 6E support, instead offering standard Wi-Fi 6. Pre-orders start on Jan. 19 with a $3,499 price tag, and the official launch is on Feb. 2. The headset includes a face-scanning feature for size fitting, and Apple has been actively preparing for its release with branding and developer briefings.

January 17, 2024 | 9:25 am
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Apple's Vision Pro headset approved by FCC, lacks Wi-Fi 6E but supports Wi-Fi 6. Pre-orders and launch dates announced with a high price point. Active preparations and a new face-scanning feature for sizing are highlighted.
The lack of Wi-Fi 6E in Apple's Vision Pro may disappoint some consumers expecting the latest technology, but the FCC approval and the announcement of pre-order and launch dates are positive steps forward. The high price point could limit the initial market impact, and the overall effect on the stock is likely to be neutral in the short term as the market absorbs the news and weighs the product's potential success against its limitations and price.
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