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Meta opens Quest software to other headset makers, expands partnerships

9to5Google — April 22, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC

Summary: Meta announces that other headset makers can use its popular Quest series software, "Horizon OS." Partnerships with Asus ROG and Lenovo are confirmed. Meta is developing a new gaming-focused Quest headset inspired by Xbox. The company calls on Google to bring the Play Store to Horizon OS. Developers will gain access to a new spatial app framework. Meta aims to enhance the mixed reality experience across various headsets.

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Timeline:

  1. [5.3]
    Meta expands Horizon OS to third-party XR devices (TechRadar)
    24d
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  2. [3.8]
    Meta and Microsoft collaborate on Xbox-branded VR headset (Mashable)
    26d
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  3. [4.3]
    Meta licenses Meta Horizon OS to Asus, Lenovo, and Xbox (GB News)
    26d
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  4. [4.9]
    Meta opens Meta Horizon OS to third-party hardware makers (Moneycontrol)
    26d
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  5. [3.6]
    Asus ROG and Microsoft developing high-performance VR headsets (TechRadar)
    26d
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  6. [3.7]
    Meta opens Meta Horizon OS to third-party VR hardware (India Today)
    26d
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  7. [3.9]
    Meta partners with ASUS for gaming headset, expands collaborations (IGN)
    26d
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  8. [4.3]
    Meta launches Horizon OS for VR headsets, partnering with manufacturers (Gizmodo)
    26d
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  9. [6.4]
    Meta Horizon OS available for third-party devices, collaboration with Microsoft (TechCrunch)
    27d

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  10. [2.7]
    Meta partners with Lenovo, Asus for mixed reality devices (Thurrott.com)
    27d
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