Apple reportedly cut more than 200 jobs across Vision Pro and Siri software teams
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Apple is cutting more than 200 positions, with roughly half of the reductions coming from the Vision Pro group and the other half from the Siri team. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to refocus resources on new devices and artificial-intelligence initiatives.
Written from all 5 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Sources: Apple is cutting 200+ jobs, including ~100 positions from the Vision Pro unit and another 100 from the Siri team, as it focuses on new devices and AI (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)
Apple is cutting more than 200 jobs, eliminating roughly 100 positions in the Vision Pro headset division and another 100 in the Siri digital-assistant team as it refocuses resources on new devices and artificial-intelligence initiatives. The layoffs affect staff across both hardware and software groups linked to the mixed-reality product and voice-assistant services.
- The Next Web·Apple cuts more than 200 jobs across Siri and Vision Pro
Apple is eliminating over 200 positions, about 100 from the Vision Pro division and 100 from Siri and related software groups, chiefly shutting down the headset’s gaming team and trimming its immersive-video unit. The cuts accompany a shift to a new Siri architecture and a strategic pivot toward lower-cost smart-glasses, while Apple assures that Vision Pro and visionOS remain active and a new headset model could appear by late 2028.
- The Verge·Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri
Apple is cutting more than 200 positions from its Siri and Vision Pro divisions, including largely shutting down the Vision Pro gaming team and trimming the immersive-content group. The layoffs aim to “evolve our business to deliver the best experiences for our users,” according to Apple’s statement.
- TechCrunch·Apple is reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs from Siri, Vision Pro teams
Apple cut more than 200 jobs, including roughly 100 positions on the Vision Pro team and another 100 from Siri and the Intelligent Systems Experience group that integrates AI into devices. The layoffs are part of a reshuffle to prioritize newer AI initiatives and upcoming products, while Apple says it will create some new roles.
- Engadget·Apple reportedly cut more than 200 jobs across Vision Pro and Siri software teams
Apple cut roughly 200 positions, splitting the reductions evenly between the Vision Pro division and Siri/software teams. The Vision Pro layoffs target gaming and immersive-video groups, while the Siri cuts affect staff working on the legacy assistant as Apple transitions to an LLM-based Siri. Apple says the changes align with its shift toward smart-glass hardware and next-generation AI, and it will offer affected employees internal transfer opportunities.
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