Meta Tests Quest UI Overhaul and 3D Instagram Photos in New Horizon OS Update

So, here’s the thing. Meta’s shaking things up with their Horizon OS on Quest, right? They’ve rolled out this v77 thing and it’s kind of a big deal, or at least they want us to think it is. And let me tell you, their new launcher overlay… Navigator, is what they’re calling it, is supposed to be like this all-in-one hub for your apps and stuff. Personally, I think they’re going for that “everything at your fingertips” vibe, but who knows if it’ll really work that way?

This Navigator was hinted about back in 2024, and now it’s here. It’s kinda like when you order something online and forget about it, then it finally shows up and you’re like, “Oh yeah, I wanted this.” Anyway—wait, where was I? Oh right, Navigator. So it’s like a trusty little sidekick, helping you jump between apps and making you feel like a multitasking genius. They’re letting you pin like, ten things. Why ten? No idea, but that’s the deal.

And you know what? The whole thing’s supposedly as easy as scrolling on your phone. Maybe that’s a smart move. Or maybe they’ll regret it if people start feeling too much like they’re just on a giant phone. But hey, Meta claims it’s tailor-made for this whole “spatial computing” tech, whatever that fully means. I’m just envisioning tiny little app icons floating around my head now.

So what’s next? Public testing, of course. They’re trickling this out slowly, sort of like giving cake slices at a birthday party—everyone wants some, but gotta wait your turn, right?

Oh, and a side note about Instagram. You ever wish your photos were more… 3D? Maybe like they might pop out at you or something? Yeah, Meta’s dabbling with that too. They’re trying to turn your 2D pics into these 3D masterpieces, at least for some folks with the v77 update. It’s like giving your photo album depth without diving into a pool, I guess. They’ve got this AI doing the magic. Eh, I’m curious but skeptical.

So, if you’re eager to jump into this chaos, there’s this whole process with the Meta Horizon app on your phone to get in on the Public Test Channel. But honestly, who can resist fiddling with shiny new tech bits? Whether it flops or flies, guess we’ll see soon enough.