Apple's Vision Pro Hardware Chief Paul Meade Departs for OpenAI

Paul Meade, the Apple Vice President who oversaw hardware development for Vision Pro and the company's smart glasses, is leaving Apple to join OpenAI's hardware unit, according to reports on June 26, 2026. The move is expected to be completed within a week of the report, with Meade set to work on AI-integrated devices at OpenAI. Apple has not made an official announcement and the information comes from multiple people familiar with the matter, but Bloomberg reported the news, followed by outlets including MacRumors and 9to5Mac.