# The Apple Vision Pro Keeps Things in the Apple Family. Could it Embrace an Open, Modular Approach in the Future?

By Michael B. Horn · Published 2024-02-20 · Updated 2026-05-14 · Professional AV on MarketScale
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> Apple's tightly integrated approach to spatial computing may face pressure to open up as consumers demand more affordable and customizable options

## Key points

- Apple Vision Pro is built around Apple's closed ecosystem, prioritizing seamless integration over interoperability with third-party hardware.
- Consumer demand for more affordable and customizable spatial computing options may create pressure on Apple to open its platform.
- Historical technology market cycles suggest that tightly integrated systems often face modular disruption over time.

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[Apple's dive into virtual and augmented reality](https://marketscale.com/industries/pro-av/apple-vision-pro-era/) with the **Apple Vision Pro** shows it's sticking to its game plan: Keeping things in the Apple family. This move means everything works smoothly together, especially with stuff like Apple TV, to give users a top-notch, all-in-one experience. But here's the thing: As tech keeps changing, people want more choices and [cheaper options](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-06-11/will-there-be-a-cheaper-apple-vision-how-apple-can-lower-cost-of-new-headset-lirfnvz1).

> As tech keeps changing, people want more choices and cheaper options.

In a rapidly changing tech landscape, users will increasingly seek flexibility, affordability, and the ability to personalize their tech experiences. As the market matures, Apple's approach to the **Apple Vision Pro** will likely evolve to embrace these changes while maintaining its core values. As we stand on the brink of this technological evolution, insights from experts like [Michael Horn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/), Co-Founder of the [Clayton Christensen Institute](https://www.christenseninstitute.org/), become invaluable. Horn's understanding of innovation and market dynamics offers a profound perspective on how Apple's strategic moves today are paving the way for a more interconnected and versatile tech ecosystem tomorrow.

Tags: apple, Apple Vision Pro, AR/VR, Clayton Christensen Institute, Michael Horn

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