A new discovery on the Apple Vision Pro by eagle-eyed tech sleuth Ray Wong is making waves.
As it turns out, the headset’s battery cable can be easily removed using a SIM eject tool.
This came as a shock since the pack appears permanently attached at first glance.
But pop the cable out and you’ll find what looks like a souped-up Lightning connector.
But what’s the deal with this sneaky removable cable?
There are a couple of possible explanations for this design choice.
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The most practical one is that it’s for servicing and repairs.
Given Apple’sfocus on sustainabilitythese days, an easily replaceable part makes sense.
The same goes if the battery stops holding enough charge after a year or two of use.
You wouldn’t have to get a new cable.
But why go through the trouble of making a whole new proprietary connector that looks just like Lightning?
It’s possible that Apple being Apple, wants to discourage the use of third-party batteries.
… but that translates to less control for Apple.
Whatever the real motivation, it’s an amusing find.
But that translates to less control for Apple.
For now, the Vision Pro’s fat Lightning cable remains a mystery.
