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Meta announced new improvements to the Quest platform in the v50 OS update.
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The update includes an experimental feature called “Direct Touch” that lets users tap and swipe with their bare hands.
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The company also upgraded the Meta Quest Touch Pro controllers.
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Hand tracking was already available on the Quest platform, but Direct Touch offers more functionality.
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Direct Touch allows users to tap on buttons, swipe through the game library and type on a virtual keyboard without controllers.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg showcased Direct Touch in an Instagram Reel.
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The feature is located in the Experimental Settings tab and available on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro.
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Meta Quest 2 users also get the in-game multitasking feature, which was previously only available on Meta Quest Pro.
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Users can select the Meta Quest button and launch 2D apps from their library while playing a game.
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Direct Touch feels similar to using a smartphone touchscreen and will likely be appealing to many users.