Apple Vision Pro M5 one year later: great hardware, stalled software

A year after launch, the Apple Vision Pro with M5 remains unmatched in display fidelity and comfort thanks to the M5 chip and Dual Knit band, but its software has barely evolved. The price rose to $3,699 amid AI-driven RAM shortages, Apple shipped no new native apps, and its gaming and immersive video teams were cut.

• M5 drives full display resolution at higher refresh rates without background app crashes
• Price rose to $3,699 due to AI-driven RAM shortages
• No new native Apple apps; only Siri AI arrived with visionOS 27
• Gaming and immersive video teams cut; content now depends on third-party studios