Oh wow, so Meta’s up to something new with their Quest gadgets. Seems like they’re testing out a fresh user interface—yeah, just rolled out in the Horizon OS update, version 77 if you want specifics. But hey, check this out: there’s going to be 3D Instagram photos popping up for some folks. Kind of cool, right?
Dang, this idea called Navigator was first hinted at during Connect 2024. Feels like forever ago. Finally, it’s a reality on Quest, acting like this command center for apps and shortcuts. They say it’s all about making life easier in that headset world of theirs.
Here’s what Meta’s saying in those patch notes—gotta love those notes, right? Navigator makes it pretty simple to hop back to stuff you were using. You can pin up to ten things in your library. Like, if you need that easy access. Apparently, it’s super intuitive for anyone who’s once owned a smartphone. Most of us, I guess?
Oh, and random thought: there’s this YouTuber named ‘The Construct’ who does a pretty solid job showing off Navigator. It’s like watching a mini-movie. Anyway, Meta claims they’ve built it based on a decade’s worth of tinkering. Unobtrusive, they call it. Whatever that means in human-speak. Just kidding, but really.
Now, it’s not for everyone just yet. They’re slowly letting it trickle down through the Public Test Channel. Sounds like a drizzle of new tech, doesn’t it?
And speaking of tech drizzle, Instagram’s getting a bit of a shake-up too on Quest. Some users—lucky ducks—will see their boring ole’ 2D photos turned into 3D spectacles. Magic by Meta’s AI, I guess. Future’s looking kind of immersive now, huh?
Oh, quick tip if you’re itching to try this test channel thing: pop into the Meta Horizon app, dive into ‘Devices,’ find your Quest headset, and fiddle around in ‘Advanced Settings.’ You know, the usual techie treasure hunt.
Who knows what’s next? I mean, really, who knows?
