YouTube has reportedly released a new update to its Metaquest app. Mixed reality headset users can now watch YouTube videos in 8K resolution.
However, HDR videos do not support 8K and can be viewed at up to 4K resolution. Apparently this feature was recently released in a new update to the YouTube app for the MetaQuest interface. Notably, the video streaming giant recently announced that it would take appropriate action against third-party apps that block ads.
According to a report from Android Central, the latest version of the YouTube for Meta Quest app, 1.54, now supports 8K or 7680 x 4320p resolution.
This feature was discovered in Meta Quest 3, released in October 2023. Interestingly, the Meta Quest 3’s display features a 4K LCD panel with a resolution of 2064 x 220p per eye. It’s unclear whether viewers in mixed reality headsets can tell the difference between 4K and 8K video quality.
According to the report, users can enjoy this feature simply by using the updated app. After signing in, you can search for 8K videos in the VR app.
According to the report, once playback begins, tap the settings icon at the bottom of the player and you will see an option to change the quality. Selecting 4320p is intended to play videos with 8K resolution.
However, the Quest 3’s HDR video doesn’t yet support 8K, so the reported resolution has been increased to 4K. Interestingly, users can also watch 8K 360-degree content as long as the video is in SDR quality.
YouTube is also actively cracking down on third-party apps that block ads. In a recent announcement, the company said it will take appropriate action against apps that use its API and provide such services for violating its terms of service.
Additionally, viewers using these third-party apps may experience buffering issues or receive the error message “The following content is not available in this app” when trying to watch the video.
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