Meta Quest significantly improves hand tracking

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Key conclusions

  • 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 to the call, and improves keyboard tracking.
  • Meta wraps up 2024's major updates with v72, promising more improvements and options for the standalone VR family in 2025.



The Meta Quest family of VR headsets begins rolling out the v72 update with this release, bringing with it a number of improvements to hand tracking. This is Meta's latest attempt to improve the performance of existing Meta Quest hardware, allowing users to do and enjoy more with VR headsets.

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 VR. While headsets already lack a physical tether, being able to use the headset 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 a while now, 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 the functionality of shake-and-drag interactions. Given that recent updates have improved Meta Quest headsets while traveling, this update takes that into account as well, allowing users to more easily use hand tracking in confined spaces, which can be useful when boarding a plane or train, for example.



In addition to hand tracking improvements, the v72 update also adds some new features and improves existing elements. Instagram Direct Message is now built directly into the headset, the media gallery is improved, and subtitles are added for calls in the People app. Meta is also starting to roll out the Meta Quest keyboard tracking enhancement, which will allow users to use any mixed reality keyboard. 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 devices, with no additional input required on the PC.


Meta said this completes the major updates that systems will receive in 2024 as the year draws to a close. Still, more updates are coming next year, so it'll be interesting to see what new experiences and capabilities come to the standalone VR family in 2025.

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