Meta Quest OS Goes Open: Third-Party Devices, Xbox Collaboration, and Horizon OS Expansion

Meta has announced the opening up of its Meta Quest operating system to third-party hardware manufacturers, with Asus and Lenovo being the first to develop new Meta Quest devices. The company is also partnering with Xbox to create a limited-edition Meta Quest inspired by the Xbox console. Meta is committed to expanding its Meta Horizon OS by simplifying app onboarding processes and creating a spatial app framework to support mobile app migration for mixed reality applications. The company encourages external app store integration, such as the Xbox Game Pass and Steam Link, and expresses a desire for the Google Play Store to be added to the Meta Horizon OS. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes the importance of an open model for the next generation, contrasting it with the locked-in nature of mobile phones. Lenovo CEO Yuanqing Yang highlights the potential for expanding user scenarios in mixed reality through the collaboration. Meta continues to promote its metaverse through the Horizon OS, aiming to monetize its virtual experiences through advertising and content integration.

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