Oculus Quest 2 can get a variety of applications and games through a specially planned store, and the number of applications that can be downloaded in the future may increase. This is because new evidence suggests that owners of Quest 2 may soon be able to officially install Android apps on VR headsets.
According to a report from TheMysticle on Twitter, Facebook appears to be testing a new feature that allows Quest 2 owners to download certain Android apps. Running Android applications on Oculus Quest 2 is not entirely new, because the headset was originally developed based on the underlying technology of Android.
This was brought up on our discord today and I just had to check it out to make sure it was real. It sure is! These are under preview apps in the store. The developer name in info is “Android Apps For Quest” and the website seems to be Oculus. Are they finally adding popular apps pic.twitter.com/aUuTuTowLz
— TheMysticle (@TheMysticle) May 7, 2021
Developers have already realized the use of ADB to wirelessly side-load Android applications on devices, but not everyone knows how to implement side-loading applications. So adding Android apps to the Oculus store will make them more accessible.
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When an Android application that is not built for VR runs on Quest 2, it will appear as a floating window on the Oculus main screen. Obviously, this cannot achieve an immersive experience, but it is for accessing third-party applications. An interesting way. The good news is that Android apps sideloaded on Oculus 2 generally perform well, and official support is expected to provide a more refined experience.
This is definitely a good addition to the Quest 2 headset, which has recently added Air Link functionality and 120Hz mode in its recent software update. The addition of Android applications will definitely make the headset more attractive to mainstream consumers. The question now is whether Facebook is just testing this feature or plans to promote it to all users.
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