The most recent beta version of WhatsApp, 2.23.13.6, for Android users, was just released on the Google Play Store, including a new feature that will soon be made publicly accessible. This intriguing development implies that WhatsApp will soon provide the choice to connect current accounts with Meta’s Virtual Reality (VR) headsets.
WhatsApp Beta for Android Introduces VR Compatibility
The ability for customers to link their present WhatsApp accounts to Meta Quest VR devices is a feature that WhatsApp is currently developing, according to reports from WABetaInfo. The Meta Quest 3 VR headset, which promises affordability compared to rivals like the Apple Vision Pro, was just unveiled by Meta, formerly known as Facebook.
Users of VR headsets have long wished they could access WhatsApp on their devices, but prior attempts ended in failure. The firm seems to be at last responding to this demand, as WhatsApp support for VR headsets has been added.
The specifics of how the link between current WhatsApp accounts and VR devices will be established, details on compatibility, and the maintenance of end-to-end encryption for secure communication are some of the unanswered questions surrounding this development.
Because this feature is still being developed, WABetaInfo emphasizes that it is not yet possible to connect WhatsApp to Meta Quest. In a subsequent version to the app, beta testers will have access to the feature that enables linking of pre-existing WhatsApp accounts to Meta Quest.
Additionally, WhatsApp is developing a few other features. New community settings, a redesigned emoji keyboard, high-quality photo sharing, screen-sharing in video conversations, and other features are all part of the most recent WhatsApp Beta releases for Windows. These improvements aim to improve user options for collaboration, visual sharing, and customisation, further enhancing the WhatsApp experience.