YouTube Rolls Out Support For 8K Resolution Videos On Meta Quest: Report

Users simply need to ensure they have the updated app to access this feature. Once in the app, they can search for 8K videos within the VR interface.

YouTube has reportedly introduced a new update for its Meta Quest app. This update allows users of the mixed reality headset to watch YouTube videos in 8K resolution. However, it's worth noting that HDR videos won't support 8K and will be limited to a maximum resolution of 4K. The feature was included in a recent update to YouTube's app specifically designed for the Meta Quest platform. Interestingly, YouTube also announced its intention to take action against third-party apps that block ads.

As per information from Android Central, the latest version 1.54 of the YouTube app for Meta Quest now supports 8K resolution, which is 7680 × 4320p. This feature was observed on the Meta Quest 3, launched in October 2023. Notably, the Meta Quest 3 uses 4K LCD panels with a resolution of 2064 x 220p per eye. It remains unclear whether users will notice a significant difference between 4K and 8K video quality on the mixed reality headset.

Users simply need to ensure they have the updated app to access this feature. Once in the app, they can search for 8K videos within the VR interface. Upon playback, tapping the settings icon at the bottom of the player will reveal an option to adjust the quality. Selecting 4320p will enable playback in 8K resolution.

However, it's worth noting that HDR videos on the Quest 3 do not currently support 8K quality, limiting them to a maximum resolution of 4K. Interestingly, users can enjoy 360-degree content in 8K quality as long as the video is in SDR format.

YouTube To Enforce Measures Against Third-Party Apps Blocking Ads

In addition, YouTube has been actively taking action against third-party apps that block ads. In a recent announcement, the company stated that it would start enforcing measures against such apps that utilise its API to provide ad-blocking services, as this practice violates YouTube's terms of service.

It also warned viewers using these third-party apps that they might encounter buffering issues or encounter the error message "The following content is not available on this app" when attempting to watch a video.