🚀 Latest Real-world Spatial Applications 

• Microsoft's Windows 11 Remote Desktop is now widely available on the Meta Quest 3. The feature improves productivity by enabling users to access their ultrawide PC monitors with locked aspect ratios and in VR. Read more.

• Apple expands its Immersive Video content with new cultural, travel, and sports films for the Apple Vision Pro. New exclusive films from Audi F1 Project, Red Bull, CNN, the BBC, and CANAL+ cover topics from classical music and Antarctic expeditions to motorsports. Read more.

• Google Photos features a special spatial photo support for the Samsung Galaxy XR headset. Read more.

• Vimeo announces support for more professional 3D video formats on the Apple Vision Pro. Read more.

• The MLB app is now available on the Samsung Galaxy XR headset. Read more.

• Björk: Vulnicura VR Remastered is now available on Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro. Read more.

• VRChat officially releases its social platform on Android & iOS, leading to a user surge into cross-platform experiences. Read more.

• Medical iSight and Hidden Level launch new enterprise applications on the Apple Vision Pro. These apps (e.g., DroneOps, XRAIview) are used for military, medical, and aviation training. Read more.

⚙️ Operating System Announcements

Meta Horizon OS v83

The key feature, Navigator, brings apps, worlds, and controls into one easy-to-access hub. This update also enables Space Setup to recognize complex architectural elements like multi-height floors and inner walls, improving mixed reality realism. Release notes.

Quest Browser Gets Instant WebXR Hit Testing The Meta Quest browser is gaining new depth capabilities via the WebXR Depth API for instant, precise virtual object placement in mixed reality

Meta Spatial SDK v0.8.0

The latest update introduces crucial stability and developer fixes. Key fixes include solving an issue where VrActivity.onRecenter() was not called, respecting the setPerformanceLevel() command, and eliminating panel flickering in passthrough. Release notes.

Meta Device Access Toolkit SDK

Meta announced the Wearable Device Access Toolkit, an SDK that allows mobile smartphone apps to interact directly with the camera, microphone, and speakers of its smart glasses lineup (unfortunately not yet Ray-ban Meta Displays). Read more.

Apple visionOS 26.2 Beta 2

Apple has released a new beta, continuing platform refinement for developers. Key updates include full support for the Logitech Muse digital pen input through the Game Controller framework, along with fixes for Muse force value reporting. The update also resolves bugs in the Instruments Allocations tool, improving debugging precision for native Swift types. Release notes.

Android XR SDK Now in Developer Preview 2

With the launch of Samsung XR, Android XR SDK is now urging developers to submit feedback on its latest developer preview. Learn more.

🌎 Community & Industry

Upcoming Events

November 15th
Meridian Meetups Barcelona x Immersive Creators

This pre-hack session for the SensAI Hack Barcelona will feature Kelvin Harron, a Lead Mobile Engineer at L+R, who will discuss building with spatial technologies as a mobile developer. Learn more

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Meta Launches $1.5M Developer Competition 

Meta has launched the Meta Horizon Start Develop12er Competition 2025, challenging developers to create innovative experiences for Meta Horizon OS with $1.5 million in prizes. The competition runs until December 9 and includes specific tracks for Lifestyle and awards for projects utilizing Passthrough Camera Access with AI and other advanced SDKs. Read more.

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Community Milestones

CONGRATULATIONS and thank you to all who have helped make Meridian Meetups a global success! The community is now Lovie Award-winning, taking home the Lovie in the Community: Beyond category. Thank you to everyone who participated in the events, voted, and supported the community.

Ready to get a Meridian Meetup started in your area? Learn more.

🛠️ Hardware News & Rumors

The Galaxy XR headset officially launched with a strong non-gaming focus, demonstrating support for almost all Android applications, with controllers selling out within hours.

The Apple Vision Pro is upgraded with the powerful M5 chip for enhanced performance and a new, more comfortable Dual Knit Band.

Meta is reportedly building a full smart TV application experience within VR to enhance media consumption.

Valve officially announces the Steam Frame, a new competitor headset for the Meta Quest 3.

Tear-downs suggest the Samsung Galaxy Ring will soon integrate with the Galaxy XR headset for gesture control.

Magic Leap showcased an early prototype of smart glasses designed to run on the Android XR platform.

Meta is opening a second flagship permanent retail location, "Meta Lab," in Los Angeles, in addition to new pop-up locations in New York and Las Vegas.

🤝 Engage and Develop 🏗️

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