Overview
- Internal memos cited by multiple outlets move the Phoenix launch from the second half of 2026 to the first half of 2027, per Reality Labs VP Maher Saba.
- Leaders Gabriel Aul and Ryan Cairns told staff the extra time is for reliability and a fully polished user experience, not to add new features.
- The roadmap reportedly targets a 2026 limited-edition wearable called “Malibu 2” and a next-generation Quest with a major capabilities upgrade and better unit economics.
- Prototype descriptions say Phoenix aims for an ultra-light glasses-style design around 100 grams with an external processing puck and Horizon OS, trading some performance for comfort.
- Coverage also notes recent high-profile design hires from Apple and reports of cost pressures at Reality Labs, factors that observers say could be shaping timing and priorities.