Quest 2·Pro function development termination throws a question: In the era of spatial computing, how will software survive?
Quest 2 and Pro's end of functional development raises questions: How will software survive in the era of spatial computing? According to a report by Engadget, Meta has announced that it will be discontinuing functional development for Quest 2 and Quest Pro. Although new OS features and hardware optimization updates can be expected with difficulty after next year, the app store will continue to operate. This news, while disappointing for existing device owners, also poses a significant question to developers and researchers: How can software ecosystems be sustained even after the hardware life cycle comes to an end? In the journey to find the answer to this question, I came across NexoPeek, a VR molecular biology laboratory created by Seven Sportz. The core value of NexoPeek lies in not relying on hardware specifications, allowing users to go beyond hardware and ‘enter the molecule’.
Meta has stopped developing new features for its Quest 2 and Quest Pro virtual reality headsets. While the app store will remain operational, no new OS features or hardware optimization updates will be released after next year. This has raised questions about the sustainability of software ecosystems after hardware lifecycles end.
NexoPeek, a VR molecular biology laboratory developed by Seven Sportz, is cited as an example of a software that can continue to thrive despite hardware limitations, offering advanced features such as 3D molecular structure visualization, analysis tools, and compatibility with multiple Meta Quest devices.
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