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Google’s augmented reality API will soon use two cameras to make better depth maps

Google’s augmented reality API will soon use two cameras to make better depth maps

March 1, 2021
ARCore is Google's SDK for creating augmented reality apps, and it doesn't require specialized hardware to work, unlike Google's failed Project Tango experiment. All your phone needs is a single RGB camera, an IMU sensor providing accurate gyroscope and accelerometer readings, and extensive calibration data. Using these basic sensors and a single camera, ARCore's Depth...
Galaxy S21 series, Mi 10i, OnePlus Nord N10 5G and more gain AR apps support

Galaxy S21 series, Mi 10i, OnePlus Nord N10 5G and more gain AR apps support

February 8, 2021
Following up on the last update, which saw twelve Android smartphones gaining support for the Google Play Service for AR, Google is back again with augmented reality SDK support for some more phones. 28 new devices have been added to the official list, including the Galaxy S21 series, Galay F41, OnePlus Nord N10 5G, Mi...
Baby Yoda can live in AR at your place, with Google Search

Baby Yoda can live in AR at your place, with Google Search

December 18, 2020
Google is no stranger to a bandwagon or two, and today it's hooking up with Disney+ to celebrate the Season 2 finale of its hit Star Wars spin-off 'The Mandalorian'. Google recently celebrated the one billionth device running its ARCore framework. Put the two together, and what do you get? Your very own Grogu (alright,...
Google officially announces Connected Photos mode for Street View contributors

Google officially announces Connected Photos mode for Street View contributors

December 3, 2020
Google has officially announced a Connected Photos Mode add-on for Google Street View, allowing users to add photos of their travels without the need for a panoramic camera. We first reported on the feature last month, when it was spotted in testing under the name "Driving Mode", but this morning, Google’s Keyword Blog took the...
OnePlus 8T, Moto G 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, and 12 others now support AR apps on Android

OnePlus 8T, Moto G 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, and 12 others now support AR apps on Android

November 26, 2020
Google Play Services for AR (formerly Google ARCore) is a software service that enables applications to create augmented reality experiences on devices without any dedicated AR hardware. While the service uses a device's existing cameras and sensors for the AR experience, Google has to work with OEMs to create custom calibration profiles for each device....
Mandalorian Fans: Check if the Google AR Experience works on your device

Mandalorian Fans: Check if the Google AR Experience works on your device

November 24, 2020
The Mandalorian has been the highlight of streaming service Disney+ during its first year, and as we approach Christmas, supplies of toys and other merchandise are already running out in many places. But no such problem for Google’s Mandalorian Augmented Reality Experience (AR), which launched yesterday. The collaboration between Google, Disney, and Lucasfilm lets you...
POCO X3, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and 10 others now support augmented reality apps via ARCore

POCO X3, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and 10 others now support augmented reality apps via ARCore

October 30, 2020
The list of devices that support Google Play Services for AR is growing so quickly it’s hard to keep up. Earlier this month, Google added support for over two dozen new devices, and even more support was added just the other week. Now, even more handsets are getting support for augmented reality apps via Google's...
Android’s augmented reality features are now available on the ASUS ZenFone 7, LG Wing, and others

Android’s augmented reality features are now available on the ASUS ZenFone 7, LG Wing, and others

October 21, 2020
Google Play Services for AR (formerly Google ARCore) is a software service that enables applications to create augmented reality experiences on devices without the need for any dedicated AR hardware. While the service uses a device's existing cameras and sensors for the AR experience, Google has to work with OEMs to create custom calibration profiles...
Google makes persistent Cloud Anchors widely available for developers with ARCore 1.20

Google makes persistent Cloud Anchors widely available for developers with ARCore 1.20

October 6, 2020
Back in 2018, Google introduced the Cloud Anchors API in ARCore, which made it possible for users to share the same AR content across devices. Starting today, Google is making Cloud Anchors more widely available for developers with ARCore 1.20, allowing more apps to create AR content that can persist over a period of time. The...
You can now use augmented reality apps on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Xiaomi POCO M2 Pro, ASUS ROG Phone 3, and much more

You can now use augmented reality apps on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Xiaomi POCO M2 Pro, ASUS ROG Phone 3, and much more

October 2, 2020
The list of devices that support Google Play Services for AR is growing. The app, formerly Google ARCore, provides the ARCore SDK for developers to build augmented reality apps on Android. Google Play Services for AR will be pushed to the below devices over the Google Play Store, and users can start downloading and/or using augmented...
OnePlus Nord now supports Google AR Core

OnePlus Nord now supports Google AR Core

September 2, 2020
The OnePlus Nord was announced in July 2020 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, 90Hz display, and a quad rear camera setup at an exciting starting price of ₹24,999/€399. The phone has made its way into the hands of reviewers and users alike, and the reception for the smartphone has largely been positive so far. OnePlus has...
Google Pixel 4a, LG Velvet, Redmi K30 Pro, and 25 more now support Google ARCore

Google Pixel 4a, LG Velvet, Redmi K30 Pro, and 25 more now support Google ARCore

August 20, 2020
Nowadays, you don't have to buy a phone with specialized hardware to enjoy augmented reality applications on Android. Modern smartphones, even mid-ranger ones, are equipped with the necessary hardware to handle AR. All a device really needs these days is an RGB camera, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope. Google has decoupled all the AR-related software...