Google has killed its VR platform dubbed Daydream. The info was shared via a support page, thus adding the platform to the growing list of products Google has killed.
The post says that the “Daydream app is no longer supported by Google and may not work properly on some devices running Android 11 or later”. What this means is that devices that supported the platform originally and get updated to Android 11 will no longer work with Daydream. This includes phones such as the Pixel 2 and Pixel 3. Last year’s Pixel 4 didn’t even support the feature, which was a sign that it was going to get axed eventually.
It goes on to say that many of the third-party apps and experiences within Daydream may still be available as standalone apps in the Google Play Store. It also says that the Daydream View headset used to view VR content is no longer available for sale.
Google is not the only manufacturer that has abandoned VR. Chinese manufacturer, Xiaomi, who launched a couple of VR headsets including the Mi VR headset has ditched the platform.
If you are still invested in VR, Facebook-owned Oculus is very much still in business. Just recently, it announced the Oculus Quest 2, a $299 standalone VR headset.
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