Microsoft announced last week that it plans to update its HoloLens 2 devices to Windows 11 to raise its performance and standards.
According to the Redmond, Washington-based company, it will test the update with Windows Insiders to release the optional feature at a later date. The release will upgrade the HoloLens 2 to the operating system 22621 building.
The updates will allow Windows 11 users to click on WebView2, a function to control web-based apps on the Microsoft Edge browser. The new additions will also provide Dynamics 365 Guides with greatly improved annotations for Teams and HoloLens calls.
What do the promotions include?
Microsoft has upgraded Dynamics 365 guides A platform for remote workers and frontline workers last week. New features include step-by-step instructions to simplify training and repair processes.
Microsoft has integrated Teams into HoloLens 2 to enhance collaboration between workers through live feeds and annotations. Remote guides can host face-to-face meetings with HoloLens 2 users to provide step-by-step instructions with direct inking, and a spatially-oriented annotation system that provides notes as virtual overlays.
Furthermore, you will receive Restricted Mode to improve access control for the HoloLens 2 headset supported by Windows 11.
Microsoft’s Mixed Reality, mixed reviews
The news comes amidst a A series of major setbacks Microsoft after eliminating most of the mixed reality teams. It also hampered development of the veteran metaverse platform AltSpaceVR, much to the bewilderment of longtime fans of the platform.
Microsoft also shut down development of the HoloLens 3 amid ongoing turmoil over the future of its project. However, the company pledged to Continuing to work On the Mixed Reality Toolkit (MRTK) for the Veteran Headset.
Robin Seiler, Corporate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Windows and Devices Organizationat the time that the company remained dedicated to supporting both the HoloLens lineup and the MRTK.
he said in a statement.
“The goal of this memo is to help provide clarity to this community about our commitment to HoloLens 2 and the broader mixed reality program.”
Microsoft laid off about 10,000 employees earlier this year, which led to concerns that it would no longer support the device.