Pre-orders for Apple's Vision Pro are supposed to ship on February 2; However, several reports have appeared online claiming that there will be a considerable delay.
People have flocked to Reddit and x (the platform formerly known as Twitter) with screenshots of their orders which now have an arrival period of February 29 to March 7. That week is commonly seen among buyers experiencing the delay, but it is not uniform across the board as others claim different dates. One X user says his unit was delayed until February 15, while another on Reddit says Apple's “phone system” told them the headphones won't ship until March 14.
Apple Vision Pro was delayed from February 2 to February 29 to March 7. I received a text this morning about an “update” on my order. Did anyone else in the #NeckStrong gang get one too? pic.twitter.com/UecFLV795JJanuary 25, 2024
It has also been reported that Apple is contacting people about the delayed shipping date. A comment on the Vision Pro subreddit indicates that they received a text message from the company informing them of the shipping delay.
The setback appears to occur primarily in two configurations of the headset: the 256GB and 1TB storage models. There has been no news or screenshots showing the 512GB Vision Pro experiencing similar delays; although we wouldn't be surprised if it was also delayed. It's hard to say for sure since there is a lot of chaos surrounding this situation. People are understandably frustrated, and Apple has yet to make a public statement about the new shipping dates.
To be fair, the dates are estimated delivery times. It is very possible that the headphones arrive on time or that the delay is not so extreme. In the worst case scenario, early adopters may have to wait until the dust settles to get their hands on the headphones. Or they can go to eBay and deal with the many, many Vision Pro resellers.
Prioritize stores
It is unknown exactly what is causing the delay. A predominant theory circulating in online circles is Apple's recent decision to stock more inventory in stores in preparation for the big day. He maintains that the tech giant is choosing to prioritize in-store purchases, resulting in a limited number of headphones for pre-orders. Reviewers have said that their Vision Pro orders for in-store pickup are completely fine. They can go to an Apple Store and purchase their device without problems.
That could be one of the reasons, but again, nothing can be said with complete confidence due to all the conflicting information.
So, we reached out to Apple to ask if they could give us any details about the Vision Pro delay. Will people receive their orders on time or will they have to wait over a month? This story will be updated if we receive a response.
For those planning to pick up a Vision Pro on day one with a pre-order, good luck. Mark Gurman, industry expert says some stores “anticipate little to no first-day availability for unanticipated orders,” according to its sources.
There are plenty of great headphones if you can't get your hands on Apple's latest technology. Check out TechRadar's list of the best virtual reality headsets for 2024 for recommendations.
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