Considering just how impressive the HTC Vive headset as been, with some labeling it the best first-generation virtual reality headset around, it's perhaps not all that surprising that the company has decided to go ahead and launch a stand-alone VR app store that is designed to make it easier than ever for people to access all the VR applications of interest to them.
This particular VR app store will be made easy to access through the HTC Vive headset and will be optimized for users who access it through virtual reality headsets, but it will also be accessible by people who use web browsers and mobile apps.
This specific VR app store proves HTC to be a company ahead of the curve when it comes to virtual reality offerings.
VR App Stores
The Viveport Store Will Focus On HTC's Virtual Reality Offerings
Trend Themes
1. Stand-alone VR App Stores - The launch of a stand-alone VR app store by HTC creates a new market for companies to offer VR content without the need for headset manufacturers.
2. Optimized VR App Stores - This app store's optimization for VR headsets highlights the need for developers to focus on creating VR-specific apps that are user-friendly and immersive.
3. Web and Mobile Accessibility for VR App Stores - By making the app store accessible through web browsers and mobile apps, HTC is paving the way for more widespread adoption of VR technology and content consumption on a variety of devices.
Industry Implications
1. Virtual Reality Headsets - The launch of this VR app store by HTC shows that the VR headset industry is moving beyond hardware and into software and content development.
2. Virtual Reality Software Development - The optimization of the app store for VR headsets highlights the need for more user-friendly and immersive VR software development.
3. Web and Mobile App Development for VR Technology - The accessibility of the app store through web browsers and mobile apps creates opportunities for web and mobile app developers to specialize in VR content development.