VISION PRO ENGINEER SHIFTS FOCUS BACK TO SMARTPHONES

Drummond managed the team responsible for Vision Pro's Encounter Dinosaurs demo, a marquee experience showcasing the headset's spatial computing capabilities. The demo places users eye-to-eye with interactive dinosaur reconstructions—a centerpiece of Apple's spatial computing pitch. Despite his role in developing flagship Vision Pro content, Drummond's next move takes him back to AR on traditional mobile devices. His decision reflects growing questions within the tech industry about the practical timeline for spatial computing adoption. The shift highlights a broader tension: while major tech companies continue investing in headset-based AR and VR experiences, engineers and developers are increasingly exploring whether smartphone AR offers more immediate, scalable applications. Drummond's move suggests the near-term commercial momentum may favor mobile AR over spatial computing platforms.