The Vision Pro mixed reality headset may be coming sooner than later

                                                                                                                                              Plus, ITC denies Apple's latest bid to avoid an import ban [PocketLint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/EO3dc9fX0_JvHxTDUFgM0NBjdmw=353) December 21, 2023 Customize your content preferences and share our newsletter with friends [here](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/M8rfeSCU47aISnUXJ8bEKZaQ-2A=353)! [Apple might launch its Vision Pro mixed reality headset in February](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-vision-pro-headset-launch-february-2024%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/vmLh7HlxVtToGLNRkFNsZA1_NN0=353) Apple's Vision Pro, a mixed reality headset, is now expected to launch as early as February 2024 — months ahead of schedule. [Apple Vision Pro - 14](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-vision-pro-headset-launch-february-2024%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/6BSjkUTpRP4FKPcbCwqpqDFWP-E=353) Apple's Vision Pro headset, initially announced for an "[early next year](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-announces-apple-vision-pro-vr-headset%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/B6KohkujAx0eve25Da2_bvprQ6Y=353)" release, might hit the shelves sooner than expected. According to [Bloomberg's Mark Gurman](%2F%2Fwww.bloomberg.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2F2023-12-20%2Fwhen-will-apple-vision-pro-be-available-company-is-aiming-for-february/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/8AjKdFUfZkTmCALGXGPvX4VPeqk=353), the launch could happen as early as February 2024. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-vision-pro-headset-launch-february-2024%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/AFWhBFzv1cT8aNRwkbM8R0YH-ho=353) [Apple's attempt to temporarily reverse Apple Watch sales ban fails](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-watch-sales-ban-us-itc-denies-stay%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/qhwiNX1gmEQMK5G6L71n1ikhFqc=353) On Wednesday, the ITC denied the company's latest bid to avoid an import ban. [Apple Watch Series 9 -17](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-watch-sales-ban-us-itc-denies-stay%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/4FmNO7huxPWjuER5xIv6KcKWbOk=353) Apple has failed to convince the US International Trade Commission (ITC) to delay a [forthcoming import ban](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-to-halt-us-sales-apple-watch-series-9-and-watch-ultra-2-amid-ongoing-patent-dispute%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/kZiMauiHWnyBbQFuORic_UIa42k=353) on the [Watch Series 9](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-watch-series-9-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/wzoJA1_R9l4cQkchAI7mo_nQwPw=353) and [Watch Ultra 2](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-watch-ultra-2-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/cGV7dLD7BntgJO_LpQWl3ldWVMk=353). In a [filing](%2F%2Fwww.usitc.gov%2Fsecretary%2Ffed_reg_notices%2F337%2F337_1276_notice12202023sgl.pdf%3Fsource=govdelivery/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/cV6kM_fVp1IX00w5rxpSz8LVo7U=353) spotted by [The Verge](%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2023%2F12%2F20%2F24010011%2Fapple-loses-attempt-halt-apple-watch-sales-ban-itc/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/hE-i2WB53AVlK30fyKqSesEeWmU=353), the ITC denied a motion Apple had filed requesting a stay on the ban while it appeals the decision. 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It's available on most Android [smartphone devices](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fphones%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202312211521%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018c8e0f3fac-28cb17a4-272b-4a19-8a6b-6d6c97dd7dd6-000000/WiHKPBLo5QRQLuBVUzy4-tfbaJk=353), though only the later versions (from 13 onward) may have the option to find active apps directly from Quick Settings. 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