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.
Meta is opening up its Meta Quest operating system, now known as Meta Horizon OS, to third-party hardware partners and broadening software distribution options. The company aims to position itself as a more accessible alternative to Apple’s Vision Pro headset and create an open ecosystem in the augmented reality space.
