Apple VR headset may likely sport the new M4 chip that has already been integrated into the company's latest lineup of devices.

Apple is preparing to launch its next Vision Pro headset “as early as this year,” according to a report from Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman. The upcoming device will reportedly feature an upgraded M4 processor, along with a redesigned strap to combat neck and head pain.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is nearing completion of the first hardware upgrade to its Vision Pro headset, which might be released before the end of the year, according to Bloomberg. The update is expected to include a more powerful processor and ancillary components to run artificial intelligence applications,