Reports suggest Apple may be rethinking its plans to release lightweight augmented reality (AR) glasses. The company’s internal development group, the Apple Vision Products Group, reportedly struggled to successfully integrate the glasses with existing devices like the iPhone and Mac.

This potential shift indicates a significant pivot in Apple’s augmented reality strategy. AR, or augmented reality, overlays digital information onto the real world, offering a potentially immersive experience, which Apple has been exploring with mixed reality headsets like the Vision Pro.

Apple has been heavily invested in AR technology for several years, launching the Vision Pro headset earlier this year, and with ARKit, software that enables developers to build AR apps for the iPhone and iPad. Early concepts for lighter AR glasses had involved pairing with an iPhone or Mac to handle processing.

Industry analysts suggest Apple could be reevaluating its approach to AR glasses, perhaps focusing on further development of the Vision Pro or seeking a more advanced, self-contained design. The tech giant is known for its methodical approach, so this potential change could signify a wait for the technology to catch up with Apple’s ambitious vision.