PICO, an innovator in virtual reality technology, has announced the upcoming release of OS 5.13.0 for its flagship PICO 4 Ultra headset. This major update introduces a range of optimizations and new features designed to enhance the user experience, including improvements to the panoramic screen workspace, photo gallery, developer options, motion tracker, interaction methods, AI virtual scenes, and overall image and sound quality.

“With OS 5.13.0, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in virtual reality,” said Allen An, Regional Director of PICO APAC. “This update cements PICO’s position as a strong player in the VR space — redefining immersive experiences with smarter interactions, AI-powered environments, and groundbreaking performance improvements that empower users to explore virtual worlds like never before.”

Key Features of OS 5.13.0 Update

Panoramic Screen Workspace Optimization

The panoramic screen workspace has been refined to offer greater flexibility, allowing users to freely adjust the distance and position of each windowed application. This upgrade lets individuals customize their virtual workspace layout to suit their specific needs, boosting multitasking efficiency for work, entertainment, or creative projects.

Photo Gallery Enhancements

The photo gallery is getting a major upgrade with a new feature that converts 2D photos into immersive spatial photos, now with batch conversion support. Users can also view spatial photos captured with the iPhone 16. With multi-frame noise reduction technology, the update ensures high-quality images, enhancing the overall visual experience.

Expanded Developer Options

For developers, OS 5.13.0 introduces new performance debugging tools within the developer options. These tools allow fine-tuning of multiple parameters for individual XR applications, empowering creators to optimize performance and deliver better VR content.

Motion Tracker Improvements

Motion tracking has been enhanced with an updated algorithm that improves stability when users are sitting or lying down. The update also increases the frequency of full-body motion capture data, resulting in more accurate, fluid representation of complex movements — especially in relaxed postures.

Innovative Interaction Methods

A new gesture-only mode has been introduced, enabling a controller-free experience for heightened immersion. Additionally, the control center now includes an interaction module that provides prompts to resolve gesture conflicts, reducing errors and ensuring smoother operation.

AI Virtual Scene Updates

Two new stylistic scenes are joining the AI virtual scenes collection, available free of charge for a limited time. Created using advanced AI technology, these scenes offer deeply immersive environments for users to explore, socialize, or unwind.

Additional Optimizations

The update also includes several other improvements, such as enhanced image quality in low-light conditions for better nighttime visuals. Frame interpolation capabilities have been added to ensure smoother playback during fast-paced scenes, while the video player now supports virtual viewing scenes, creating a theater-like experience for video content.

With the release of OS 5.13.0, PICO reaffirms its commitment to advancing virtual reality technology, delivering a more immersive, efficient experience for PICO 4 Ultra and PICO 4  users. PICO encourages all users to update their headsets to explore these exciting new features and optimizations.