Meta Opens Quest’s Operating System to Other Device Makers | Horizon OS: Lifeline for the Metaverse?

Meta opens Horizon OS to third-party device makers. What does this mean for the VR industry? When will new devices be available? How will this impact Meta's metaverse plans?

Meta has rebranded the Quest OS to Meta Horizon and is allowing third parties like Asus, Lenovo and Xbox to create VR headsets powered by it. This strategic shift aims to expand the VR ecosystem and accelerate adoption of Meta's metaverse vision.

Key developments include advanced features like eye/face/hand tracking, a new spatial app framework, and potential privacy implications. The move positions Meta against Apple and others in the VR market.

Will opening up Horizon OS lead to more innovation and consumer choice, or is demand still too low? Why is Meta doing this now? Discover the details and implications of this major announcement.

[ Meta Horizon OS, Meta Quest, VR headsets, metaverse, mixed reality, Asus VR, Lenovo VR, Xbox VR ]


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