Quest customers have lengthy needed a greater option to handle windowed content material to make net shopping and utilizing 2D apps simpler. It appears the subsequent Horizon OS replace (ex-Quest OS) will embrace a option to just do that.
As found by XR fanatic and serial knowledge miner Luna, the general public check channel (PTC) has allowed some customers early entry to the headset’s v67 replace, which features a new experimental function that permits a extra versatile means of putting windowed content material—feeling greater than a bit impressed by Imaginative and prescient Professional.
Test it out in motion beneath:
Meta Quest OS v67 PTC
Settings > Experimental Options > New Window Structure pic.twitter.com/jDq0hdoCOV
— Luna (@Lunayian) June 25, 2024
Meta first unveiled multitasking assist in early 2020, which allowed customers to put a number of home windows in three docks. Luna notes that, at the very least in its early entry launch, windowed content material seems to be restricted to 3 docked panels and three freely placeable panels, making for lots extra flexibility in terms of establishing your digital dwelling workplace.
There’s additionally set to be a brand new digital keyboard function that allows you to to put the keyboard each vertically or at an angle for simpler typing.
The brand new keyboard interplay is very nice, I hope panels get this tilt adjustment function as properly! https://t.co/DYDtlfLLVj pic.twitter.com/djmnvtAVXt
— Luna (@Lunayian) June 25, 2024
To entry these options earlier than steady launch, you’ll have to enroll within the PTC. For those who haven’t already, comply with this fast information, courtesy of Meta.
To enroll in eligibility for Quest PTC from the cellular app:
- Open the cellular app, faucet Menu within the bottom-right nook, then faucet Gadgets.
- Faucet Headset settings, then faucet Superior settings.
- Faucet the toggle subsequent to Public Check Channel to attempt to be a part of Quest PTC.
- If the toggle doesn’t work, Quest PTC is at the moment full and never obtainable.
From there, as Luna mentions, merely head to Settings > Experimental Options > New Window Structure, and toggle the function to activate.
For those who’re on PTC and don’t have these options but, be sure to test again often, as Meta tends to do delicate rollouts of each its early entry and steady OS updates.
