Apple Reality Pro VR headset won't replace Meta Quest — it's coming to replace your whole computer instead

An artist's concept of Apple's VR headset, turned up to the right

Apple is set to enter a whole new product category with its upcoming Reality Pro headset. The mixed-reality headset has been detailed across several leaks and rumors over the last few months. It’s the first time in a while that Apple is entering a new product segment, and that’s what makes it so interesting.

However, I think most of us have been looking at this launch the wrong way. The Apple Reality Pro VR headset isn’t trying to disrupt an existing industry, but it’s instead aiming to create a whole new niche for itself. The Apple Reality Pro VR headset won't replace Meta Quest — it's coming to replace your whole computer instead.