With Meta Quest you will soon be able to place windows anywhere, just like the Vision Pro
Meta Quest may include a popular feature similar to Apple’s Vision Pro, which allows users to freely position windows, according to claims on social media. The feature was reported as experimental in the latest beta update for the mixed-reality headset. This development comes just a month after Meta rolled out Travel Mode, an option that allows users to use the mixed-reality VR headset in passthrough mode while in-flight, another feature previously revealed on Apple’s mixed-reality headset.
In a after On X (formerly Twitter), user @Lunayian shared details about a “New Window Layout” feature for the Meta Quest. It was spotted in Meta Horizon OS version 67, available via the Meta Quest Public Test Channel. In an attached video, it appears to allow the user to place windows anywhere on the screen, while also supporting dragging windows to change their placement.
Although Meta Quest offers multitasking features with multiple windows, it only allows them to be placed side by side. With the new experimental feature, up to three windows can be placed freely.
In addition to this feature, the update also adds multi-orientation support for Quest. It is claimed that users will be able to position the virtual keyboard horizontally, virtually, or at an angle. To access this feature, users can navigate to the settings menu and then the Experimental Features option, and then enable the New window layout Function to allow free placement of windows.
Horizon OS Expansion
In May, Meta Platforms announced the expansion of Horizon OS support to third-party device manufacturers and brands. As part of the effort, the Meta Quest Store was renamed the Meta Horizon Store. The company revealed that it has already partnered with brands like Asus ROG and Lenovo to develop gaming- and entertainment-focused headsets, respectively.
A dedicated section for App Lab titles, the Meta Horizon Store, was also introduced, alongside the development of a new spatial app framework, allowing developers to bring mixed reality experiences to market.
