Meta Quest OS Opens to Third-Party Manufacturers
Meta has announced that it will be opening up its Meta Quest operating system to third-party hardware manufacturers. This move will allow companies like Asus and Lenovo to develop their own Meta Quest devices. Meta is also teaming up with Xbox to create a limited-edition Meta Quest that will be inspired by the Xbox console.
Meta Horizon OS Expansion
Meta is also making it easier for developers to create apps for the Meta Horizon OS. The company is streamlining the onboarding process and creating a spatial app framework that will help mobile developers port their apps into the OS. This will open up the possibility of more mixed reality apps being created for the Meta Quest.
External App Store Integration
Meta is encouraging external app store integration, such as the Xbox Game Pass and Steam Link, on the Meta Horizon OS. The company even hopes that the Google Play Store will eventually be added to the OS. This will give users more options for finding and installing apps on their Meta Quest devices.
Zuckerberg on the Importance of an Open Model
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has emphasized the importance of an open model for the next generation. He believes that this will allow for more innovation and competition in the mixed reality space. Zuckerberg also suggested that different types of Meta Quest devices could be released in the future, including one inspired by Xbox with Game Pass and an Xbox controller, as well as exercise-focused Quest sets with sweat-wicking materials.
Lenovo CEO on the Collaboration
Lenovo CEO Yuanqing Yang said that the company is excited to bring together the Meta Horizon OS with its leadership and innovation in personal computing. Yang believes that this collaboration will accelerate the adoption of new user scenarios in mixed reality.
Meta’s Metaverse Ambitions
Meta is still pushing forward with its metaverse, which runs on the Horizon OS. The company is hoping to expand the reach of its Horizon metaverse layer through third-party manufacturers. Meta is likely hoping to monetize this layer through advertising and content integration.
