Meta Quest brings big improvements to hand tracking

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  • Meta Quest v72 update improves hand tracking latency, stability, responsiveness and interaction functionality.
  • The update integrates Instagram Direct Message, improves the media gallery, adds call captions and improves keyboard tracking.
  • Meta wraps up the major updates for 2024 with the release of v72 and promises more improvements and capabilities for the standalone VR family in 2025.



The Meta Quest family of VR headsets starts rolling out the v72 update as of this post, bringing with it a number of improvements to hand tracking. It's the latest in Meta's efforts to improve the performance of existing Meta Quest hardware, allowing users to do and enjoy more with their VR headsets.

The Meta Quest remains one of the most popular virtual reality headsets due to its ability to be used completely independently. VR enthusiasts don't need a high-powered PC or PlayStation 5 to play in VR. While headsets already lack a physical grip, being able to use the headsets with just your hands makes the experience even more freeing.

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While Meta Quest headsets have had some form of hand tracking for some time, the company has improved the performance in this new update. The Meta Quest v72 update has reduced latency, made tracking more stable, more responsive, and improved pinch-drag interaction functionality. Since recent updates have improved the Meta Quest headsets on the go, this update also takes that into account and makes it easier for users to use hand tracking in tight spaces, which could be useful when sitting on a plane or in a train seat.



In addition to improving hand tracking, the v72 update also adds some new features and improves existing features. Instagram Direct Message is now integrated directly into the headset, the media gallery is improved, and call labels are added for calls in the People app. Meta is also starting to roll out the Meta Quest keyboard tracking enhancements, which will allow users to use any keyboard with a mixed reality passthrough. Meta is also working on an experimental feature that will make pairing PC and Meta Quest even easier. After the initial setup is complete, users will be able to simply look at their Windows 11 PC and the headset will ask if the user wants to pair the device without any additional input on the PC.


Meta said this wraps up the major updates the systems will receive for 2024 as the year draws to a close. However, more updates will arrive in the following year, so it will be interesting to see what new experiences and capabilities come to the family of standalone VR devices once 2025 rolls around.

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