Arrr, the scurvy dogs at Meta be abandonin' the ol' Quest headset come April's end! Avast ye, mateys!
2024-04-02
Arrr mateys, ye scurvy dev teams be walkin' the plank! Meta Quest apps be stayin' put, with security patches 'til August 2024. No more tinkerin' allowed, or ye'll be meetin' Davy Jones! Aye, the code be set in stone.
Arrr, me hearties! The original Oculus Quest be walkin' the plank soon, as Meta be sendin' out emails to developers lettin' them know the end be nigh for the device. According to Forbes, the tech giant be strict about puttin' an end to the Quest 1, givin' developers until April 30 to release any final updates.After that date, no new apps or updates will be allowed, and the Quest 1 will be left in Davy Jones' locker. Meta be promisin' to provide bug fixes and security patches until August, but after that, it be all over for the old headset.The sudden end to the Quest 1 be a blow to many, especially when compared to the longer lifespans of gaming consoles. While the fate of the Quest 2 be uncertain, it be unlikely to meet the same fate soon, as it be more popular and still bein' supported.If ye be lookin' for a new device, check out the best VR headsets for 2024 on TechRadar. And if ye be seekin' adventure in niche online communities, beware of malware that may come with sideloaded apps. Ye be sailin' into uncharted waters on yer own, mateys!