Summary
- Meta Quest VR headset will lose the Move fitness tracking feature due to low adoption.
- CTO Andrew Bosworth provided details on the discontinuation after fan feedback.
- No plans for a replacement; users are encouraged to seek external fitness tracking options.
The Meta Quest virtual reality headsets are set to lose their Move fitness tracking feature imminently, and the CTO has clarified the reasons behind this decision. Meta Move serves as the built-in fitness tracking app that records users’ hand, head, and body movements. It can track user activity and provide estimates of calories burned while using the device. However, many users are unhappy about the impending removal.
Andrew Bosworth stated that during an “Ask Me Anything” session, he acknowledged user attachment to the feature but emphasized that the “small but loyal crowd” is insufficient to justify the costs of maintaining it. As a solution, he suggested users seek alternative fitness tracking solutions, especially since the Move app can synchronize data with personal phones.
Meta regularly evaluates both its products and associated features. Although not all experiments succeed, and some product prototypes are frequently discarded before they reach customers. The future may see more apps or features discontinued, but for now, users must adapt without the Move fitness tracking capability.
