Meta, during its developer keynote at the Meta Connect conference, presented the Quest mixed reality platform as the next big app store for developers. With Apple and Google facing stricter regulations regarding their app store monopolies, Meta aims to simplify the transition for mobile developers to its Horizon OS.
Mark Rabkin, the VP at Meta overseeing Horizon OS and Quest XR devices, announced that developers can now build for Meta Horizon OS using their favorite languages and IDEs, with an open store transition completed in April.
Furthermore, Meta’s open store now supports 3D and spatial apps, along with the introduction of the Meta Spatial SDK to assist developers in getting started. The SDK enables developers to enhance their traditional mobile apps with spatial features like 3D objects, atmospherics, and immersive media.
Meta’s efforts in catering to developers through their preferred methods not only enrich the Meta app library but also establish a new revenue stream for the company from in-app purchases and sales.
In a recent interview, CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized Meta’s openness compared to Apple, highlighting the ongoing ideological battle over the architecture of future platforms.