NEW DELHI: At its ongoing F8 developer conference, Facebook showcased its efforts in the VR space by introducing a new app -- Spaces. The app allows Oculus Rift users to connect their Facebook accounts and move in a virtual world, talking to the digital avatars of their friends.
As mentioned by TechCrunch website, up to four users can join a 'space' to chat, draw, watch 360-degree videos, make video calls on Messenger and even take VR selfies.
"You and your friends can relive personal memories from your own Timelines, or even make new ones as you explore things that interest you from people and Pages you follow," said Rachel Franklin, head of social VR, Facebook, in an official blogpost.
Spaces is said to initially hit Oculus Rift and Touch, followed by other VR platforms. It can be downloaded from the Oculus Store.
Users can create their own avatars by choosing one of their Facebook photos and the app will automatically generate an avatar based on their image.
"You can change your eye color, hairstyle, facial features and more until your look fits your identity. It's all about being yourself," added Franklin.
She further mentioned that the company has just "scratched the surface of social VR technology" and Facebook in future will continue to "transform the way people around the world stay connected with their communities and those closest to them."
During its F8 conference, Facebook also introduced something called React Fibre, along with updated QR code support for Messenger.
At the event, an Instagram engineer confirmed that users will soon be able to use most of the app's features offline.
As mentioned by TechCrunch website, up to four users can join a 'space' to chat, draw, watch 360-degree videos, make video calls on Messenger and even take VR selfies.
"You and your friends can relive personal memories from your own Timelines, or even make new ones as you explore things that interest you from people and Pages you follow," said Rachel Franklin, head of social VR, Facebook, in an official blogpost.
Spaces is said to initially hit Oculus Rift and Touch, followed by other VR platforms. It can be downloaded from the Oculus Store.
Users can create their own avatars by choosing one of their Facebook photos and the app will automatically generate an avatar based on their image.
"You can change your eye color, hairstyle, facial features and more until your look fits your identity. It's all about being yourself," added Franklin.
She further mentioned that the company has just "scratched the surface of social VR technology" and Facebook in future will continue to "transform the way people around the world stay connected with their communities and those closest to them."
During its F8 conference, Facebook also introduced something called React Fibre, along with updated QR code support for Messenger.
At the event, an Instagram engineer confirmed that users will soon be able to use most of the app's features offline.
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