The latest update to Quest headsets introduces seamless multitasking assistance through an innovative experimental feature.
With the public beta launch of v69 installed, we delved into the innovative features of Quest 3 and Quest Pro headsets. Each headset enabled a seamless transition into immersive virtual reality applications while simultaneously showcasing a dynamic 2D window displaying our desired content.
While waiting for a friend to join a game or a multiplayer match to load on Meta’s Horizon OS, you can simultaneously play a casual flatscreen game or watch a stream.
With the right setup, you can potentially pilot an RC car or control a drone while engaging in a VR game by sideloading Android apps.
The accompanying video captures Demeo’s workflow as he utilizes Quest Professional, simultaneously running Meta’s Distant Show Beta, which seamlessly streams the Delta emulator directly from a remote Mac. Retrofitting RetroArch or an equivalent Android emulator, sideloaded directly onto the Oculus Quest 3 or Quest Pro, should function similarly to its performance on Apple Vision Pro.
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The accompanying video exemplifies this concept visually by showcasing a browser window seamlessly integrated onto a television screen.
With Multitasking enabled on Quest, Horizon OS headsets now accommodate an array of previously inaccessible usage scenarios. For several years now, PC-based virtual reality (VR) headsets have offered seamless multitasking capabilities, setting the stage for Meta’s ongoing efforts to replicate this feature in their own VR devices. Here is the rewritten text:
Recently, we showcased a unique feat – simultaneously running both Steam Link and Apple Music as flat panels within Apple Vision Pro and Quest 3 home environments. Meta’s new feature is now operational, albeit in an experimental capacity, enabling seamless interaction between a single app and the primary virtual reality software.
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After identifying the optimal activation method, we found that this setting can be enabled by restarting our headsets following the latest Public Test Channel release (v69). While Meta typically deploys major updates over extended periods, this public testing launch’s exploratory nature implies that the feature will continue evolving or undergo significant changes before its full rollout on the Horizon OS system, which powers various headsets and Meta devices.
