The Pico 4 Ultra recently received a significant update, Pico OS 5.13.0.U, which was rolled out on March 26, 2025, bringing a host of new features that are likely to attract users from competing VR platforms.

One of the standout improvements in the updated Pico Connect app is the introduction of frame interpolation, which significantly enhances streaming performance, particularly on lower-end PCs.

Additionally, the motion tracker has been optimized for stability across various positions, offering smoother tracking of complex movements, which enhances the overall user experience.

For those seeking a more immersive experience, a new handtracking-only mode has been introduced, allowing for a controller-free interaction with improved tracking stability and accuracy, even in low light conditions.

Window management has also seen enhancements, enabling users to easily adjust the distance and position of application windows, along with a convenient shortcut for accessing lying down mode.

The update includes a new Performance Tuner tool that allows users to customize performance settings for individual apps, providing a built-in solution similar to the Quest Games Optimizer without the need for third-party tools.

Moreover, users can now engage in spatial video recording, enabling them to capture and view content in a spatial video format directly within the photo gallery.

The Photos app has been upgraded to support spatial photos and videos from the iPhone 16, enhancing image quality through advanced multi-frame noise reduction.

In a notable feature, users can convert 2D photos into 3D photos with a stereoscopic depth effect, a capability that is not available on Meta Quest.