Wolvic has recently introduced the release of its new web browser, Wolvic 1.7, designed for use in augmented and virtual reality systems. The project is a continuation of the development of the Firefox Reality browser, originally created by Mozilla. After the stagnation of the Firefox Reality code base, Igalia took over its development. Igalia is known for its involvement in various free projects such as GNOME, GTK, WebKitgtk, and others. The Wolvic browser is developed using Java and C++, and is distributed under the mplv2 license. Ready-to-use versions of the browser are available for the Android platform, suitable for use with devices like Oculus, Huawei VR Glass, HTC Vive Focus, and others.
Wolvic browser utilizes the gekoview Web-engine, a modified version of the Mozilla Gecko engine that can be updated independently as a separate library. The browser features a unique three-dimensional user interface for navigating websites within virtual or augmented reality environments. Web developers can take advantage of Webxr, Webar, and WebVR APIs to create specialized three-dimensional web applications that can be interacted within a virtual space. The browser also supports viewing 3D spatial videos shot in 360 degrees.
In the new version of Wolvic 1.7, the browser offers initial navigation support using eye tracking mechanisms found in some virtual reality devices. This feature is made possible by Openx-broadcast and xr_ext_eye_gaze_interaction extensions.
Furthermore, the browser includes VR controls for navigation, virtual or real keyboards for data input in web forms, and a voice input system for filling out forms or conducting search queries using a speech engine developed by Mozilla. The browser’s interface provides access to curated content such as games with 3D capabilities, web applications, 3D models, and spatial videos.