Meta Quest 3 Update Notes Reveal Significant Improvements

Highlights

The Meta Quest update improves latency, contrast, and resolution, enhancing the overall visual and immersive experience for users.
The new Layout app allows users to measure spaces, visualize furniture, and check alignment, offering practical and innovative features.
The Meta Quest 3 features upgraded graphics, enhanced Touch Controller pairing, and an audio reminder for low battery, adding convenience and seamless functionality.

As a tech enthusiast with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the recent updates from Meta Quest have truly caught my attention. Having tried various VR devices throughout my career, I can confidently say that these improvements are not just incremental but substantial, making the Meta Quest headsets a standout in the market.

The latest Meta Quest v68 upgrade is being released progressively to headsets, bringing about substantial enhancements in latency, contrast, and screenshots among other features. Enthusiasts can look forward to receiving this update in the near future, as Meta typically disseminates updates in successive waves rather than simultaneously upgrading all Meta Quest headsets.

As a fervent VR enthusiast, I can’t help but feel a thrill about the Meta Quest 4, but for now, the Meta Quest 3 stands as the company’s premier consumer-grade virtual reality headset. The portability and freedom from cables of the Quest have won over fans like me, though it’s true that relying on onboard hardware means it falls short compared to its tethered, PC-dependent counterparts in some aspects. Yet, with each update, such as v68, the capabilities of the Quest headsets are consistently enhanced.

Currently, Meta is releasing the v68 update for Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headsets, bringing a host of new features and enhancements. For instance, the resolution of screenshots has been significantly boosted from 1400×1400 pixels to 2160×2160. This update also brings reduced latency, minimizing stutters and frame rate drops on the devices. Moreover, it introduces Content Adaptive Brightness Control within the Experimental Mode, which reduces contrast in darker scenes, thereby improving visual clarity for users.

Meta Quests now offer enhanced graphics, ensuring smoother virtual reality and mixed reality experiences. Controllers can now be connected directly to the headset instead of requiring the app, while keyboards will appear in a more convenient position that doesn’t overlap other windows. Additionally, headsets will emit a beep when battery levels are low as a reminder to recharge them.

An intriguing enhancement to the Meta Quest 3 devices is the recently introduced Layout application. With this feature, users can explore the mixed reality capabilities of their device by tapping into it. This functionality offers various practical uses such as calculating the room’s area, visualizing how large appliances or a TV might fit in their space, and even determining if wall-mounted televisions are level. This app could significantly enhance online shopping experiences – possibly one of Meta’s intended applications for it.

1. Overall, this update aims to provide Meta Quest 3 users with a smoother and more enjoyable experience. As there’s no word on when the next Meta Quest model will be released, maximizing the capabilities of the existing hardware seems prudent.

Meta Quest v68 Update Patch Notes

Starting July 29, 2024, these new features and improvements will be rolled out for Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro, and Meta Quest 2 users.

The Meta Quest mobile app is now the Meta Horizon mobile app

1. “We’ve refreshed the design and user experience of our app, introduced a new Light Theme, and made it simpler to interact and showcase your personality, whether you’re wearing the headset or not. Dive into immersive environments, discover your next best mixed reality adventure, personalize your digital self, and control your headset settings – all from your mobile device.”

Now, you can initiate or participate in voice conversations directly from the app and Oculus Quest headsets. This means you can converse with your friends at any time, regardless if they’re using a different device.

Meta AI on Meta Quest

An innovative AI helper named Meta AI on Meta Quest is being introduced. This assistant lets you effortlessly retrieve data, gain knowledge about your physical environment, and manage your device through spoken commands. Meta AI on Meta Quest is set to debut as a trial function.

Meta Quest: Play now, pay later

As an avid fan, I’d be thrilled to share that you can get a Meta Quest 3 with a continually updating library of games to play right away and extended warranty protection for just $24.99 a month over 24 months with 0% APR financing. This amazing deal is available now at meta.com/quest/pay-later.

Graphics and performance improvements (Quest 3 only)

We’ve made a number of enhancements to Quest 3 graphics and performance.

We reduced performance latency for a more immersive, comfortable and lifelike experience.
Quest 3 now supports Content Adaptive Brightness Control, which reduces contrast in darker scenes, improving the display experience.
- You can turn on this feature from Experimental in Settings.

Safety Center updates

As a dedicated user, I appreciate the seamless account management and transparent updates on my profile’s status and any flagged concerns right at my fingertips via the Meta Horizon mobile app. This consistency mirrors the experience I’ve grown accustomed to with my headset, ensuring a cohesive and efficient interaction with the platform.

Keyboard improvements

We’ve made a number of improvements to the virtual keyboard.

When you start a search or chat, the keyboard will appear in a more optimal position and won’t overlap with other screens.
You can easily reposition the keyboard in your space, bring it closer or move it to the side.
The keyboard will reappear in different default locations based on what you were last doing and where you last positioned it.

Layout utility app

The Layout app is a fresh tool, specially developed to assist you in precisely measuring, positioning, and visualizing real-world items right within your immediate surroundings. With Layout, you can accomplish tasks such as:

Measure the square footage of your living room.
Visualize the size and placement of a 72” TV on the wall.
Visualize potential new furniture in your living room.
Measure the height and depth of a kitchen counter.
Align the photo frames on your wall.

You can find Layout in your Library.

Library improvements

We’ve made a number of enhancements to your Library and the app downloading experience.

Manage all your downloads and app updates from the new Download tab in your Library. See what apps are in queue and prioritize apps you want to download first.
We’ve also added a new All tab to your Library which shows all your apps and worlds in a single page.

Improved graphics performance

On Meta Quest headsets, you’ll now encounter seamless and swift virtual and mixed reality interactions, with minimal lags and disruptions for a more enjoyable experience.

Low battery alert

As someone who has often found myself in the middle of an important virtual meeting or gaming session with my trusty headset, only to realize too late that its battery was running low, I appreciate this thoughtful feature. Now, whenever I take off my headset and it’s almost out of juice, I’ll receive a helpful audio alert reminding me to charge it up before my next session. It saves me from the frustration of having to cut short an engaging conversation or game due to a dead battery. This small but useful feature has made a significant difference in my work and leisure activities, making them more seamless and hassle-free.

Cloud backup management

As someone who has experienced the frustration of losing important data due to a lack of regular backups, I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the cloud backup feature for your apps. This simple yet powerful tool allows you to effortlessly manage and monitor your app backups from one convenient location.

This will be rolling out gradually.

Controller pairing now in headset

Before, you had to use the Meta Horizon mobile app to connect a controller to your headset. Now, you can do it directly through your headset: go to Settings, then Devices, then Controllers, and select Pair controllers.

Audio input balance

Now, you have the ability to adjust the audio mix between your microphone input and game sounds during recording, live streaming, or broadcasting. Make the necessary changes by navigating to Settings, then System Settings, and finally Camera.

Screenshot resolution improvement (Quest 3 only)

The resolution of screenshots taken on Quest 3 has been upgraded, now boasting a crisper and clearer image at 2160×2160 as opposed to the previous 1440×1440.

2024-07-30 03:55