{"id":5516,"date":"2024-06-12T19:36:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T19:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aitesonics.com\/meta-quest-software-update-adds-a-better-way-to-watch-netflix-and-a-travel-mode-140034768\/"},"modified":"2024-06-12T19:36:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T19:36:07","slug":"meta-quest-software-update-adds-a-better-way-to-watch-netflix-and-a-travel-mode-140034768","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aitesonics.com\/meta-quest-software-update-adds-a-better-way-to-watch-netflix-and-a-travel-mode-140034768\/","title":{"rendered":"Meta Quest software update adds a better way to watch Netflix and a travel mode"},"content":{"rendered":"
Meta\u2019s rolling out a small spring\/summer update for the Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets. There\u2019s nothing too major here, but there are some small improvements for regular users.<\/p>\n
The biggest news is a new and better way to watch Netflix content. There\u2019s long been a standalone Netflix app available for Quest headsets, but it maxes out at 480p<\/a> and is generally considered to be, well, crappy. Once updated, you\u2019ll be able to watch Netflix directly from the built-in browser. This offers a much-improved experience, with the option to view content in high resolution.<\/p>\n This browser-based version of Netflix isn\u2019t just for better-looking content. The web app also offers the choice between a flat 2D virtual screen and a simulated theater view. Fake movie theaters are one of the best parts about VR<\/ins><\/a>, so this is welcome news.<\/p>\n Meta announced a dedicated travel mode<\/ins><\/a> a few weeks back, but the update brings it to everyone. This is a system mode primarily for air travel, as it tunes the headset\u2019s algorithms to adjust for airplane jostling. The headset will automatically connect to in-flight Wi-Fi and will be available to play anything stored on the device, in addition to movies and TV shows offered by the airline.<\/p>\n The company has entered into a partnership with Lufthansa to offer Quest 3 headsets to people on select business class flights. Of course, you\u2019ll have to be comfortable wearing a giant thing on your face while surrounded by strangers, but you do you.<\/p>\n The rest of the update pertains to existing apps. Beat Saber<\/em> is getting five free new tracks and the fitness app Supernatural <\/em>is getting a mixed-reality mode, but only on Quest 3 (for obvious reasons.)<\/ins><\/a> Meta has also announced that another trailer for the Quest 3 exclusive <\/ins>Batman: Arkham Shadow<\/ins><\/em><\/a> will drop on June 7 as part of Summer Game Fest.<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links; if you click such a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Meta\u2019s rolling out a small spring\/summer update for the Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets. There\u2019s nothing too major here, but there are some small improvements for regular users. The biggest news is a new and better way to watch Netflix content. There\u2019s long been a standalone Netflix app available for Quest headsets, but it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5516,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48,164,185,2177,95,184],"tags":[59,169,190,2178,101,189],"yoast_head":"\n