Meta and Qualcomm have signed a multi-year agreement to work together on custom versions of Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR chips for Meta’s Quest products and other devices. The Quest 2 is powered by the Snapdragon XR2 chipset This is big for the future of virtual reality (VR).
Meta’s efforts to create it’s own custom chips were hitting major roadblocks forcing them to partner with Qualcomm.
The company currently uses Android to power the Quest, but it was reportedly working on its own operating system for its virtual and augmented reality devices.
Virtual reality’s momentum is undeniable. VR will most likely be used in the future for things ranging from gaming and productivity to fitness and virtual travel. VR has become increasingly popular as it positively impacts the ways we work, play, and connect with each other. People have spent over $1 billion on Meta Quest apps, helping to fuel developers’ businesses as they deliver the games and experiences that make VR great.