{"id":18429,"date":"2026-01-05T15:54:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/?p=18429"},"modified":"2026-01-05T15:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:54:45","slug":"apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Slashes Vision Pro Output, Marketing Budget Cut by More Than 95%"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#1_Whats_Happening_Production_Marketing_Cuts\" >1. What\u2019s Happening: Production &amp; Marketing Cuts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Production_Slashed_Halted\" >Production Slashed \/ Halted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Marketing_Budget_Cut_%3E95%E2%80%AF\" >Marketing Budget Cut &gt;95\u202f%<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#2_Why_the_Cutbacks_Are_Happening\" >2. Why the Cutbacks Are Happening<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#A_Weak_Consumer_Demand\" >A. Weak Consumer Demand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#B_Narrow_Market_and_Limited_Ecosystem\" >B. Narrow Market and Limited Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#C_Competitive_Landscape\" >C. Competitive Landscape<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#3_Industry_Analyst_Commentary\" >3. Industry &amp; Analyst Commentary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#4_Case_Studies_in_Strategic_Shifts\" >4. Case Studies in Strategic Shifts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Case_Study_1_%E2%80%94_Cutting_Production_After_Weak_Adoption\" >Case Study 1 \u2014 Cutting Production After Weak Adoption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Case_Study_2_%E2%80%94_Retreating_from_Heavy_Marketing\" >Case Study 2 \u2014 Retreating from Heavy Marketing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#5_What_This_Means_for_Apple_the_Market\" >5. What This Means for Apple &amp; the Market<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#A_Strategic_Priorities\" >A. Strategic Priorities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#B_Product_Evolution\" >B. Product Evolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#C_Market_Implications\" >C. Market Implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#6_Broader_Strategic_Lessons\" >6. Broader Strategic Lessons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Case_Study%E2%80%AF1_%E2%80%94_Production_Pullback_After_Disappointing_Sales\" >Case Study\u202f1 \u2014 Production Pullback After Disappointing Sales<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#What_Happened\" >What Happened<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Why_Production_Was_Cut\" >Why Production Was Cut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Comments_Analysis\" >Comments &amp; Analysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Case_Study%E2%80%AF2_%E2%80%94_Marketing_Budget_Slashed_by_Over_95\" >Case Study\u202f2 \u2014 Marketing Budget Slashed by Over 95%<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#The_Cutback\" >The Cutback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Interpretation\" >Interpretation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Expert_Commentary\" >Expert Commentary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Case_Study%E2%80%AF3_%E2%80%94_Structural_Barriers_Market_Response\" >Case Study\u202f3 \u2014 Structural Barriers &amp; Market Response<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#High_Cost_and_Comfort_Issues\" >High Cost and Comfort Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#App_Ecosystem_Challenge\" >App Ecosystem Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Competitive_Landscape\" >Competitive Landscape<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Industry_Analyst_Community_Commentary\" >Industry Analyst &amp; Community Commentary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Market_Analysts\" >Market Analysts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Public_Community_Views\" >Public &amp; Community Views<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Lessons_Broader_Implications\" >Lessons &amp; Broader Implications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/05\/apple-slashes-vision-pro-output-marketing-budget-cut-by-more-than-95\/#Overall_Commentary\" >Overall Commentary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Whats_Happening_Production_Marketing_Cuts\"><\/span><strong>1. What\u2019s Happening: Production &amp; Marketing Cuts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Production_Slashed_Halted\"><\/span><strong>Production Slashed \/ Halted<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Apple\u2019s manufacturing partner <strong>Luxshare reportedly halted Vision Pro production early in 2025<\/strong> after weak demand and inventory buildup. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Initial shipment figures were modest: around <strong>390,000 units shipped in 2024<\/strong>, but estimates suggest only <strong>~45,000 units shipped in the final quarter of 2025<\/strong> \u2014 a dramatic drop in momentum. (<a title=\"Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On - MacRumors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2026\/01\/02\/vision-pro-still-failing-to-catch-on\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MacRumors<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The headset remains on sale in just <strong>13 countries<\/strong>, and Apple did <strong>not expand international availability in 2025<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marketing_Budget_Cut_%3E95%E2%80%AF\"><\/span><strong>Marketing Budget Cut &gt;95\u202f%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>According to market analytics from Sensor Tower and financial reporting, <strong>Apple slashed its Vision Pro digital advertising budget by more than 95\u202f%<\/strong> in key markets such as the U.S. and U.K. over the past year. (<a title=\"Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On - MacRumors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2026\/01\/02\/vision-pro-still-failing-to-catch-on\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MacRumors<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>This marks a stark shift from the heavy promotional push around the Vision Pro\u2019s launch in 2024 to a <strong>near\u2011quiet strategy in 2025<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On - MacRumors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2026\/01\/02\/vision-pro-still-failing-to-catch-on\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MacRumors<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_the_Cutbacks_Are_Happening\"><\/span><strong>2. Why the Cutbacks Are Happening<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Weak_Consumer_Demand\"><\/span><strong>A. Weak Consumer Demand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The headset\u2019s <strong>premium price tag (~$3,499)<\/strong> remains a major barrier to adoption compared with more affordable AR\/VR competitors. (<a title=\"Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On - MacRumors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2026\/01\/02\/vision-pro-still-failing-to-catch-on\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MacRumors<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Analysts and industry observers cite <strong>comfort issues, weight, limited battery life, and a shortage of native VisionOS apps<\/strong> as factors dampening mainstream interest. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Narrow_Market_and_Limited_Ecosystem\"><\/span><strong>B. Narrow Market and Limited Ecosystem<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>With roughly <strong>3,000 apps designed for VisionOS<\/strong>, developers face a <em>classic platform adoption challenge<\/em> \u2014 they won\u2019t make apps without a big user base, and users won\u2019t buy without apps. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Unlike the App Store\u2019s early explosion in 2008, Vision Pro\u2019s ecosystem hasn\u2019t sparked the same developer enthusiasm. (<a title=\"Apple pangkas produksi dan iklan Vision Pro imbas lemahnya penjualan - ANTARA News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antaranews.com\/berita\/5333740\/apple-pangkas-produksi-dan-iklan-vision-pro-imbas-lemahnya-penjualan?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">antaranews.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Competitive_Landscape\"><\/span><strong>C. Competitive Landscape<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Meta\u2019s Quest family of headsets \u2014 much cheaper \u2014 continues to dominate the VR market (&gt;80\u202f% share) and still attracts more developers and users. (<a title=\"Apple, Meta ship significantly fewer VR headsets in 2025 \u2022 The Register\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theregister.com\/2026\/01\/02\/apple_vision_pro_meta_quest_sales_drop\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Register<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Industry_Analyst_Commentary\"><\/span><strong>3. Industry &amp; Analyst Commentary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Morgan Stanley &amp; Others:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analysts point to the <strong>high price point and niche appeal<\/strong> as key reasons Apple hasn\u2019t achieved mass\u2011market traction. (<a title=\"Apple pangkas produksi dan iklan Vision Pro imbas lemahnya penjualan - ANTARA News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antaranews.com\/berita\/5333740\/apple-pangkas-produksi-dan-iklan-vision-pro-imbas-lemahnya-penjualan?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">antaranews.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IDC &amp; Market Research:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IDC\u2019s estimates of <em>very low shipment volumes<\/em> in late 2025 underscore that Vision Pro\u2019s sales performance is <strong>orders of magnitude smaller<\/strong> than other Apple products (like iPhones or iPads). (<a title=\"Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On - MacRumors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2026\/01\/02\/vision-pro-still-failing-to-catch-on\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MacRumors<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tech Media Perspective:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some tech commentators characterize the cuts as a <strong>strategic retreat<\/strong> \u2014 not a full product abandonment \u2014 but a recognition that Vision Pro has not yet become a mainstream product category. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Case_Studies_in_Strategic_Shifts\"><\/span><strong>4. Case Studies in Strategic Shifts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_1_%E2%80%94_Cutting_Production_After_Weak_Adoption\"><\/span><strong>Case Study 1 \u2014 Cutting Production After Weak Adoption<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Situation:<\/strong> Apple launched Vision Pro in 2024 with high expectations of defining a new category of \u201cspatial computing.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>Outcome:<\/strong> With Luxshare slowing or halting production and quarter\u2011by\u2011quarter shipment declines, Apple dramatically scaled back manufacturing.<br \/>\n<strong>Insight:<\/strong> This mirrors classic technology adoption curves where high initial hype doesn\u2019t always translate to mass consumer adoption \u2014 especially for premium, unproven categories. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_2_%E2%80%94_Retreating_from_Heavy_Marketing\"><\/span><strong>Case Study 2 \u2014 Retreating from Heavy Marketing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Situation:<\/strong> Vision Pro was heavily marketed at launch, with Apple positioning it as a flagship platform leap.<br \/>\n<strong>Outcome:<\/strong> A 95\u202f%+ cut in digital advertising indicates Apple has shifted away from trying to <em>create mass demand<\/em> toward maintaining a <em>baseline presence<\/em>.<br \/>\n<strong>Interpretation:<\/strong> Companies often slash promotional budgets when the <strong>ROI of marketing falls below thresholds<\/strong> \u2014 especially when early customer conversion or ecosystem growth fails to materialize. (<a title=\"Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On - MacRumors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2026\/01\/02\/vision-pro-still-failing-to-catch-on\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MacRumors<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_This_Means_for_Apple_the_Market\"><\/span><strong>5. What This Means for Apple &amp; the Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Strategic_Priorities\"><\/span><strong>A. Strategic Priorities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Apple is <strong>quietly realigning Vision Pro\u2019s role<\/strong>: from flagship category bet to niche or foundational platform experiment. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s speculation Apple could pivot resources into <strong>AI\u2011focused wearables or more accessible AR\/VR glasses<\/strong> rather than high\u2011end headsets. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Product_Evolution\"><\/span><strong>B. Product Evolution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Despite cuts, Apple has released updated models (e.g., with the M5 chip), but <strong>hardware upgrades alone haven\u2019t reversed demand trends<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Apple Vision Pro\u2019s Online Marketing Budget For Various Countries Has Been Slashed By 95% Due To Poor Sales, Chipset Upgrade For Newer Version Hardly Made A Difference\" href=\"https:\/\/wccftech.com\/apple-vision-pro-online-marketing-budget-slashed-by-95-percent-due-to-poor-sales\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Wccftech<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Market_Implications\"><\/span><strong>C. Market Implications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The broader VR headset market showed <strong>year\u2011over\u2011year declines<\/strong>, suggesting structural headwinds for bulky mixed\u2011reality devices. (<a title=\"Apple, Meta ship significantly fewer VR headsets in 2025 \u2022 The Register\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theregister.com\/2026\/01\/02\/apple_vision_pro_meta_quest_sales_drop\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Register<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Broader_Strategic_Lessons\"><\/span><strong>6. Broader Strategic Lessons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Observation<\/th>\n<th>Insight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><em>High Price &amp; Niche Appeal<\/em><\/td>\n<td>Premium hardware without clear mass use cases limits adoption. (<a title=\"Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On - MacRumors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2026\/01\/02\/vision-pro-still-failing-to-catch-on\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MacRumors<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Ecosystem Matters<\/em><\/td>\n<td>Limited software ecosystem constrains consumer interest and developer support. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Marketing Retreats Reflect Product Reality<\/em><\/td>\n<td>A 95\u202f% marketing cut often signals a <strong>pivot in priorities<\/strong>, not just cost\u2011saving. (<a title=\"Report: Apple Vision Pro Is Still Failing to Catch On - MacRumors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2026\/01\/02\/vision-pro-still-failing-to-catch-on\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MacRumors<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Competition &amp; Market Trends<\/em><\/td>\n<td>More affordable competitors and softening VR demand shape strategic choices. (<a title=\"Apple, Meta ship significantly fewer VR headsets in 2025 \u2022 The Register\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theregister.com\/2026\/01\/02\/apple_vision_pro_meta_quest_sales_drop\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Register<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Here\u2019s a <strong>comprehensive, case\u2011study\u2011style analysis<\/strong> of <strong>Apple\u2019s dramatic scaling back of the <em>Vision Pro<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 including <strong>production cuts, the massive marketing retrenchment, expert commentary, and broader implications<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study%E2%80%AF1_%E2%80%94_Production_Pullback_After_Disappointing_Sales\"><\/span><strong>Case Study\u202f1 \u2014 Production Pullback After Disappointing Sales<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happened\"><\/span><strong>What Happened<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Apple\u2019s manufacturing partner <strong>Luxshare halted Vision Pro production in early\u202f2025<\/strong> after only about <strong>390,000 units shipped in 2024<\/strong>, a modest figure compared with Apple\u2019s other hardware lines. Reports estimate only <strong>~45,000 units were shipped in Q4\u202f2025<\/strong>, even during the holiday peak. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Production_Was_Cut\"><\/span><strong>Why Production Was Cut<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weak consumer demand:<\/strong> Buyers are reluctant at the <strong>$3,499 price point<\/strong>, especially when cheaper VR\/AR alternatives exist. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inventory buildup:<\/strong> Apple likely accumulated unsold stock, leading to scaled\u2011back manufacturing rather than outright cancellation. (<a title=\"Apple Reportedly Halts Vision Pro Production as Marketing Spend Drops by Over 95% - Lite14 Tools &amp; Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/apple-reportedly-halts-vision-pro-production-as-marketing-spend-drops-by-over-95\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">lite14.net<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited rollout:<\/strong> Despite international availability in <strong>only ~13 countries<\/strong>, Apple did not expand Vision Pro\u2019s reach in 2025, further restricting demand. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comments_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Comments &amp; Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Analysts from firms like <strong>Morgan Stanley<\/strong> cite <strong>cost, bulkiness, and lack of apps<\/strong> as core reasons the device never reached a broad audience. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Some industry watchers see this as <strong>inventory management<\/strong> rather than a product death, noting Apple could resume production if demand picked up. (<a title=\"Apple Reportedly Halts Vision Pro Production as Marketing Spend Drops by Over 95% - Lite14 Tools &amp; Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/apple-reportedly-halts-vision-pro-production-as-marketing-spend-drops-by-over-95\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">lite14.net<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong> A strategic pullback in production reflects a sharp recalibration of expectations, not just seasonal slowdown \u2014 a rare move for Apple hardware.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study%E2%80%AF2_%E2%80%94_Marketing_Budget_Slashed_by_Over_95\"><\/span><strong>Case Study\u202f2 \u2014 Marketing Budget Slashed by Over 95%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cutback\"><\/span><strong>The Cutback<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sensor Tower data reveals Apple has <strong>reduced digital advertising and promotional spend for Vision Pro by over 95%<\/strong> in major markets like the <strong>U.S., U.K., Germany, and Japan<\/strong> compared to its launch period. (<a title=\"Apple, Meta ship significantly fewer VR headsets in 2025 \u2022 The Register\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theregister.com\/2026\/01\/02\/apple_vision_pro_meta_quest_sales_drop\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Register<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interpretation\"><\/span><strong>Interpretation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>This <strong>near\u2011elimination of marketing investment<\/strong> shows Apple is no longer actively pushing Vision Pro as a mainstream consumer product. (<a title=\"Apple Vision Pro\u2019s Online Marketing Budget For Various Countries Has Been Slashed By 95% Due To Poor Sales, Chipset Upgrade For Newer Version Hardly Made A Difference\" href=\"https:\/\/wccftech.com\/apple-vision-pro-online-marketing-budget-slashed-by-95-percent-due-to-poor-sales\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Wccftech<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Instead, marketing now appears <strong>maintenance\u2011level only<\/strong>, with focus shifting back to stronger revenue drivers like iPhone and Services. (<a title=\"Apple pangkas produksi dan iklan Vision Pro imbas lemahnya penjualan - ANTARA News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antaranews.com\/berita\/5333740\/apple-pangkas-produksi-dan-iklan-vision-pro-imbas-lemahnya-penjualan?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">antaranews.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Commentary\"><\/span><strong>Expert Commentary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Industry analysts characterize this as <strong>Apple acknowledging reality<\/strong>: when consumer adoption stalls, heavy advertising has diminishing returns. (<a title=\"Apple Vision Pro\u2019s Online Marketing Budget For Various Countries Has Been Slashed By 95% Due To Poor Sales, Chipset Upgrade For Newer Version Hardly Made A Difference\" href=\"https:\/\/wccftech.com\/apple-vision-pro-online-marketing-budget-slashed-by-95-percent-due-to-poor-sales\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Wccftech<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Some suggest Apple might <strong>reserve marquee marketing budgets<\/strong> for future iterations only if a lower\u2011cost or more compelling product emerges. (<a title=\"Apple Reportedly Halts Vision Pro Production as Marketing Spend Drops by Over 95% - Lite14 Tools &amp; Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/apple-reportedly-halts-vision-pro-production-as-marketing-spend-drops-by-over-95\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">lite14.net<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong> Budget cuts of this scale often signal <em>a strategic pivot<\/em> rather than just cost savings.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study%E2%80%AF3_%E2%80%94_Structural_Barriers_Market_Response\"><\/span><strong>Case Study\u202f3 \u2014 Structural Barriers &amp; Market Response<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Cost_and_Comfort_Issues\"><\/span><strong>High Cost and Comfort Issues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Vision Pro\u2019s <strong>$3,499 price tag<\/strong>, reported weight and <strong>comfort\/battery concerns<\/strong>, and limited real\u2011world use cases have been repeatedly cited as barriers to adoption. (<a title=\"Apple Cuts Vision Pro Production and Advertising in 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rswebsols.com\/news\/apple-significantly-cuts-production-and-advertising-for-vision-pro-due-to-disappointing-sales-in-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">RS Web Solutions<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"App_Ecosystem_Challenge\"><\/span><strong>App Ecosystem Challenge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>With only about <strong>3,000 native VisionOS apps<\/strong>, developers have been hesitant to build for the platform \u2014 a classic <em>\u201cchicken\u2011and\u2011egg\u201d problem<\/em> where lack of users deters developers, and lack of apps discourages buyers. (<a title=\"Apple pangkas produksi dan iklan Vision Pro imbas lemahnya penjualan - ANTARA News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antaranews.com\/berita\/5333740\/apple-pangkas-produksi-dan-iklan-vision-pro-imbas-lemahnya-penjualan?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">antaranews.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competitive_Landscape\"><\/span><strong>Competitive Landscape<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The broader VR\/AR market saw a <strong>year\u2011over\u2011year decline in headset shipments<\/strong>, and Apple\u2019s competitors (e.g., Meta\u2019s Quest) dominate via <strong>lower prices and broader content support<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Apple, Meta ship significantly fewer VR headsets in 2025 \u2022 The Register\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theregister.com\/2026\/01\/02\/apple_vision_pro_meta_quest_sales_drop\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Register<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Comments from the Field<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tech forums and community voices widely echo that the <strong>price\u2011value gap<\/strong> is central to low uptake. (<a title=\"Apple slashes Vision Pro production after disappointing sales \ud83e\udd2f\ud83d\udea8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\/r\/InterstellarKinetics\/comments\/1q1fhui\/apple_slashes_vision_pro_production_after\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Some enthusiasts argue the device\u2019s technology is strong but <strong>mis\u2011positioned for daily consumer use<\/strong> without killer apps or broader everyday utility. (<a title=\"\u200bApple Reportedly Cuts Vision Pro Production Due to Weak Demand; Analysts Question Future of High-End Spatial Computing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\/r\/technology\/comments\/1q1jamh\/apple_reportedly_cuts_vision_pro_production_due\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong> A mixed reality product must balance <em>technology allure<\/em> with <em>everyday usefulness and ecosystem depth<\/em> \u2014 something many feel Vision Pro hasn\u2019t achieved at this stage.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry_Analyst_Community_Commentary\"><\/span><strong>Industry Analyst &amp; Community Commentary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Analysts\"><\/span><strong>Market Analysts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Analysts emphasize the <strong>pricing barrier<\/strong> and limited global rollout as leading factors behind weak sales. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Some experts suggest Apple may <strong>shift focus to cheaper AR\/VR hardware or wearable tech<\/strong>, reflecting broader industry trends toward lighter, more accessible devices. (<a title=\"Apple Reportedly Halts Vision Pro Production as Marketing Spend Drops by Over 95% - Lite14 Tools &amp; Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/apple-reportedly-halts-vision-pro-production-as-marketing-spend-drops-by-over-95\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">lite14.net<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Community_Views\"><\/span><strong>Public &amp; Community Views<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Enthusiasts debate whether Apple\u2019s repositioning is a <em>death knell<\/em> or a <em>strategic recalibration<\/em>, with many pointing to expected future products as a potential turning point. (<a title=\"Apple Slashes Vision Pro Headset Production By 95% Due To Extremely Low Demand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\/r\/ai_apps_developement\/comments\/1q3nh5h\/apple_slashes_vision_pro_headset_production_by_95\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Other voices emphasize that Apple might keep Vision Pro alive in <strong>niche enterprise segments<\/strong> even as consumer marketing fades. (<a title=\"Apple pangkas produksi dan iklan Vision Pro imbas lemahnya penjualan - ANTARA News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antaranews.com\/berita\/5333740\/apple-pangkas-produksi-dan-iklan-vision-pro-imbas-lemahnya-penjualan?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">antaranews.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lessons_Broader_Implications\"><\/span><strong>Lessons &amp; Broader Implications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th>Strategic Insight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Marketing Retreat<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Over 95% budget cut shows Apple scaling back promotional priorities in response to adoption challenges.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Production Pullback<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Manufacturing halts reflect inventory management and demand concerns rather than temporary seasonal changes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ecosystem Shortfall<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Limited app support and high costs stunted network effects critical for platform growth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Competition Pressure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Cheaper, more content\u2011rich alternatives captured broader market share.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pivot Potential<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Apple could shift to <em>lower\u2011cost XR devices<\/em> or <em>AI\u2011integrated wearables<\/em> in future iterations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overall_Commentary\"><\/span><strong>Overall Commentary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Experts and market observers largely view Apple\u2019s Vision Pro cuts as <strong>a recalibration of strategy rather than a full abandonment<\/strong>. The company still invests in R&amp;D and may use insights from this experience to <strong>shape future AR\/VR or spatial computing devices<\/strong>, potentially at lower price points or with clearer everyday applications. However, the <strong>shockingly steep marketing cuts and production slowdown<\/strong> underscore how difficult it can be to bring a new hardware category to mass adoption \u2014 even for Apple. (<a title=\"Apple drastically reduces Vision Pro production, marketing slashed over 95% | MEXC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mexc.com\/en-NG\/news\/386616?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">MEXC<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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