Meta Quest makes major 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 captions for calls and improves keyboard tracking.
  • Meta wraps up major updates from 2024 with the release of v72, promising more improvements and options for the standalone VR family in 2025.



The Meta Quest family of VR headsets sees the v72 update start rolling out as of this post, bringing with it a number of hand tracking improvements. 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-end PC or PlayStation 5 to play in VR. While the headphones don't already have a physical connection, the ability to use the headphones with just one's hands makes the experience even more freeing.

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While Meta Quest headsets have had some form of manual tracking for some time, the company has improved the performance in this new update. Meta Quest's v72 update reduced latency, made tracking more stable, more responsive, and improved grip and pull interaction functionality. Given that recent updates have improved the Meta Quest headset while traveling, this update takes that into account as well, allowing users to more easily use hand tracking in confined spaces, which could be useful while doing things like sitting in – an airplane or train seat.



In addition to the hand tracking improvements, the v72 update also adds some new functionality and improves existing elements. Instagram direct messaging is now built right into the headset, the media gallery is improved, and captions are added for calls in the People app. Meta is also starting to roll out Meta Quest's keyboard tracking enhancements, which will allow users to use any keyboard with a switch to mixed reality. Meta is also working on an experimental feature that will make pairing a PC with 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 devices, without requiring any additional computer input.


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 over the next year, so it will be interesting to see what new experiences and options come to the family of standalone VR devices as 2025 arrives.

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