Meta has announced the expansion of its Horizon OS, the operating system powering its Meta Quest headsets, to third-party device manufacturers and brands. This move opens up the platform to a wider ecosystem of developers and consumers, offering more choices and a larger market for mixed-reality devices and applications.
Meta is embracing an open ecosystem strategy for its Meta Quest operating system, allowing third-party hardware and software to enter the platform. Meta Horizon OS will now power the Quest headsets, fostering a more accessible alternative to Apple’s offerings. Meta’s goal is to expand its appeal, potentially becoming the Android of augmented reality.
