Apple’s Vision Pro and smart glasses chief Paul Meade is leaving for OpenAI - Bloomberg News

Apple’s Vision Pro and smart glasses chief Paul Meade is leaving for OpenAI, according to recent reports. Meade, who previously served under Mike Rockwell in the Vision Products Group (VPG), will now report directly to John Ternus, the head of hardware engineering at Apple. This departure comes amid a broader reorganization at Apple, where the VPG has been dismantled and its components reintegrated across the company. Mike Rockwell, former leader of VPG, has taken over Siri leadership from AI chief John Giannandrea, while retaining oversight of Vision Pro software.

The Vision Pro, launched as a flagship product in Apple’s foray into augmented reality, has faced high price point and limited software ecosystem. Under John Ternus, who has reportedly been skeptical of the headset’s initial design, there are expectations for future improvements. Ternus has described the product as being “in the early innings,” suggesting potential for development.

Meade’s exit highlights ongoing leadership shifts in Apple’s hardware and AI divisions, as the company continues to refine its strategy in emerging technologies. With Apple’s Vision Air project reportedly shelved, the future of its wearable ambitions remains uncertain.