Meta Quest software update adds a better way to watch Netflix and a travel mode<p>Meta’s rolling out a small spring/summer update for the Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets. There’s nothing too major here, but there are some small improvements for regular users.</p>
<p>The biggest news is a new and better way to watch Netflix content. There’s long been a standalone Netflix app available for Quest headsets, but it <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/2015-09-25-how-netflix-works-in-virtual-reality-and-why-its-not-in-hd.html">maxes out at 480p[/url] and is generally considered to be, well, crappy. Once updated, you’ll 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>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>This browser-based version of Netflix isn’t 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 <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/2019-12-16-bigscreen-vr-movies-paramount.html">
one of the best parts about VR[/url], so this is welcome news.</p>
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<p>Meta announced a <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Oculus;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1" href="
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dedicated travel mode[/url] 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’s 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>
<p>The company has entered into a partnership with Lufthansa to offer Quest 3 headsets to people on select business class flights. Of course, you’ll have to be comfortable wearing a giant thing on your face while surrounded by strangers, but you do you.</p>
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<p>The rest of the update pertains to existing apps.
Beat Saber is getting five free new tracks and the fitness app
Supernatural is getting a mixed-reality mode, but only on Quest 3 <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/meta-quest-3-review-mixed-reality-vr-150009788.html">
(for obvious reasons.)[/url] Meta has also announced that another trailer for the <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/batman-arkham-shadow-is-the-first-big-exclusive-vr-game-for-the-quest-3-154210616.html">
Quest 3 exclusive Batman: Arkham Shadow[/url] will drop on June 7 as part of Summer Game Fest.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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Meta Quest software update adds a better way to watch Netflix and a travel mode
