The company "Meta," operating in the virtual reality sector, is making changes to its plans for mixed reality technologies, and will focus more on future devices and wearable technologies. This decision can be evaluated as an important turning point in the company's long-term strategy.
According to Redaksiya, "Meta" has postponed the release of its expected mixed reality headset, known by the code name "Phoenix." This decision was announced in an internal memo by Maher Saba, Vice President of "Reality Labs." According to the information, the decision is based on an instruction from the company's Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg has instructed the "Reality Labs" teams to focus their efforts on "higher quality experiences" and making the business more sustainable. Saba informed the employees that the extended period is not due to the device receiving additional features, but rather to the teams further refining the details.
According to "Business Insider," other VR leaders at "Meta," including Gabriel Aul and Ryan Cairns, heads of "Reality Labs," stated that this decision will give them more "breathing room" to complete the product. In another memo, they noted, "A lot is coming fast, with tight schedules and big changes to our core UX, and we will not compromise on achieving a fully polished and reliable experience." The "Phoenix" headset is reported to resemble "Apple's" "Vision Pro" glasses, with a glasses-like form factor and an external computer puck that makes the unit extremely light. According to internal information, the device will run on the same "Horizon OS" as "Meta's" "Quest" headsets.
Instead, "Meta" is targeting the release of a "limited edition" wearable device called "Malibu 2," as well as the next-generation "Meta Quest" device in 2026. Aul and Cairns stated that the update will also include improvements to core capabilities focused on immersive gaming. These changes can be considered a significant shift in the company's long-term strategy in the mixed reality field.