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Android XR Will Let Apps Access The Passthrough View, Google Confirms
AppWizard
February 11, 2025

Android XR Will Let Apps Access The Passthrough View, Google Confirms

Google has confirmed that Android XR will allow applications to access the passthrough camera view, enabling third-party developers to interact with camera systems of headsets like Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro. Currently, developers have been limited to higher-level data from these cameras, such as skeletal coordinates and basic object tracking. Apple has provided some access to enterprise companies for the Vision Pro's passthrough cameras under strict conditions. Meta plans to offer Quest developers access to passthrough cameras in early 2025. Developers will be able to request camera permissions similar to standard Android applications, with access to the world-facing camera stream (cameraid=0) and the selfie camera stream (cameraid=1). Apps must request camera permissions to access the world-facing camera feed, and accessing the selfie camera will provide a video stream of the user’s avatar based on tracking data from inward-facing cameras.
How to Use Windows on Meta Quest 3 Headsets
Winsage
December 26, 2024

How to Use Windows on Meta Quest 3 Headsets

At Ignite 2024, Microsoft announced enhanced support for Windows applications on Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S devices, allowing users to access Microsoft’s suite of tools without additional software. Users can create multiple virtual windows for multitasking, such as switching between Microsoft Teams and spreadsheets. Previously, users accessed Windows apps via Air Link, Remote Desktop in Horizon Workrooms, or third-party software. The new integration allows streaming from a Windows 11 PC or virtual Windows Cloud PC, enabling quick access to Windows applications in an XR environment. This functionality includes creating multiple virtual monitors or a single large monitor while maintaining visibility of physical surroundings. The experience is supported by a program called “Volumetric Apps.” Microsoft has discontinued its “Windows Mixed Reality” platform but continues to support XR innovators. Microsoft also announced the end of software support for HoloLens 2 in 2027 and hinted at a new deal with Samsung for OLED displays for a future mixed-reality headset.
Microsoft XR and Windows Mixed Reality: Could the HoloLens Make a Comeback?
Winsage
December 13, 2024

Microsoft XR and Windows Mixed Reality: Could the HoloLens Make a Comeback?

Microsoft introduced the Windows Mixed Reality platform in 2017, enabling various PC manufacturers to create consumer-ready XR headsets. In 2016, Microsoft launched the HoloLens, followed by the HoloLens 2, which was aimed at enterprise users but struggled in the consumer market. Recently, Microsoft discontinued the HoloLens and ceased support for Windows Mixed Reality, leading to speculation about its future in XR. In December 2023, Microsoft announced the removal of Windows Mixed Reality from Windows 11, making previous devices inoperable after a 2024 update. Despite this, Microsoft is shifting towards becoming a software provider for other XR vendors, partnering with companies like Unity and Meta to develop mixed reality solutions for devices like the Quest 3. Microsoft also announced a long-term partnership with RealWear for distributing Power Apps for smart glasses. The HoloLens 2 will continue to receive security updates until December 2027, but no new HoloLens headsets are in development. Microsoft has partnered with Samsung to produce mini OLED panels for a potential new line of mixed reality headsets, with mass production expected in 2026.
Microsoft is Launching Automatic Quest 3 Pairing on Windows 11 PCs in December
Winsage
November 22, 2024

Microsoft is Launching Automatic Quest 3 Pairing on Windows 11 PCs in December

Meta and Microsoft announced a collaboration to enable Windows 11 PCs to wirelessly pair with Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, set to enter public preview in December. This integration will allow users to create a multi-monitor workspace similar to the Apple Vision Pro's capabilities. The feature aims to provide a seamless connection to local Windows PCs or Windows 365 Cloud PCs. Users can connect to their PCs by looking at their keyboard, allowing for easy movement of windows across virtual monitors. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the Quest headsets are evolving beyond gaming to serve as general computing platforms for various applications.
Meta’s Quest 3 Will Be Able To Turn Into A Windows 11 PC
Winsage
November 19, 2024

Meta’s Quest 3 Will Be Able To Turn Into A Windows 11 PC

Users of the Meta Quest 3 will soon be able to access the full capabilities of Windows 11 through their VR headsets, but the Quest 3 will not run Windows natively. Instead, it will stream content from a personal Windows 11 PC or a Windows Cloud PC via a Windows 365 subscription, aimed primarily at professional users. This feature will enter public preview in December and allows users to connect to a multiple-monitor workstation seamlessly. The Quest 3 series will compete with the Apple Vision Pro, which is marketed as a spatial computer. Users will be able to set up multiple virtual monitors in their field of view, and while gesture control details are unclear, it may draw inspiration from the Vision Pro. Current third-party applications like Virtual Desktop and Immersed are popular among Quest users for productivity. The Quest 3 has a contextual resolution of about 25 pixels per degree, compared to the Vision Pro's 34 pixels per degree, affecting the clarity of text-heavy virtual screens.
It's over. Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2, ending its foray into VR.
Winsage
October 2, 2024

It’s over. Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2, ending its foray into VR.

Microsoft has halted the production of HoloLens 2 headsets, with critical security updates and software regressions continuing until the end of 2027, while support for HoloLens 2 will cease at the end of 2028. Support for the original HoloLens will end on December 10, 2024. The Mixed Reality division has faced challenges, including the departure of former HoloLens lead Alex Kipman and setbacks with the IVAS project for the U.S. military. Microsoft laid off teams associated with virtual and mixed reality in January 2023. Reports from February 2022 indicated disarray within the HoloLens strategy, and there were allegations of a toxic workplace environment under Kipman. Microsoft is partnering with Meta and Apple to integrate its software onto their platforms and is exploring future mixed reality headsets powered by Android, with potential releases as early as 2025 or 2026.
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