Meta has been pushing Messenger’s end-to-end encryption (E2EE) capabilities for years, and now it’s starting to test E2EE messages with its Quest VR display headset. According to a blog post, with the new v40 software update, Meta is testing optional E2EE for one-on-one messaging and calls in VR, though it’s unclear how many people are included in the test or how to turn the feature on.
The test comes along with some other notable new features in the v40 update. It is understood that the new audio accessibility options include the ability to adjust the audio balance of the left and right audio channels and mono audio so that users hear the same audio on the left and right speakers.
Additionally, users can now lock individual apps behind a pattern. Before this, users could only lock the entire headgear behind a pattern. In addition, users can now see more visual representations of physical keyboards in VR, though it’s important to note that they’re connected via Bluetooth.
It is understood that this feature first supports the Logitech K830 and Apple’s Magic keyboard while using the Quest 2 headset, and in the V40, you will be able to see the display of Apple’s Magic keyboard with a numeric keypad, Logitech K375s and Logitech MX keys.
