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Such weird Apps. Typical Meta.

The iOS app screenshots are all about Wayfarer AR glasses. Nothing about Meta.AI.

They rebranded the app designed exclusively for that (Meta View) and added the chat features.

Yea but why? Honest question. It has a totally different purpose

Users that have the old app will get the new updated one installed.

Also probably for App Store SEO/rankings.

Meta is known for scummy behaviour, as we all know…

The app id (com.facebook.stella) was for an app called Meta View. It looks like they just rebranded an app that was previously used for Smart glasses and is now using it as their official AI app.

Why rebrand rather than create a new app? Who knows. Maybe to demonstrate a high(ish) download count at launch, maybe for app/play store credibility.

Congrats Beau!

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