Meta is rolling out a minor spring/summer update for its Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets. Nothing too big here, but there are some minor improvements for regular users.
The biggest news is a new and better way to watch Netflix content. There has long been a standalone Netflix app for Quest headsets, but it It maxes out at 480p and generally considered bad. After updating, you will be able to watch Netflix directly from the built-in browser. It offers a much improved experience with the ability to view content in high resolution.
This browser-based version of Netflix isn’t just for better-looking content. The web app also offers a choice between a flat 2D virtual screen and a simulated theater view. They are fake cinemas this is good news.
Meta announced a few weeks ago, but the update brings it to everyone. This is a system mode designed primarily for air travel, as it tunes the headset’s algorithms to adapt to the aircraft’s drift. The headset will automatically connect to Wi-Fi during the flight and will be available to play anything stored on the device except for movies and TV shows offered by the airline.
The company partnered with Lufthansa to offer Quest 3 headphones to people on business class flights. Of course, you have to be comfortable wearing something huge on your face when you’re surrounded by strangers, but you do it.
The rest of the update applies to existing apps. Beat the saber gets five free new track and fitness apps Supernatural gets a mixed reality mode, but only in Quest 3 Meta also revealed another trailer for it It will drop on June 7 as part of Summer Game Fest.
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