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Google quietly discontinues Daydream VR
The Pixel 4 does not support Google's Daydream VR platform. The company has quietly discontinued Daydream and its accessories.
Google announced a lot of new products today at the 2019 edition of Made by Google. The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are obviously the headliners, but we also saw the Pixelbook Go, Nest Mini, Nest WiFi, and Pixel Buds. One area that did not receive much love was VR. In fact, the Pixel 4 does not support Google's Daydream VR platform. The company has quietly discontinued Daydream and its accessories.
[Update: Rolling Out] ZTE will release an update to the Axon 7 to bring back Google Daydream VR support
ZTE has confirmed that they will issue a software update to the Axon 7 to bring back support for Google Daydream VR after it was missing in Android Oreo.
Chinese electronics brand ZTE has a respectable presence in Europe and Asia because of the range of affordable smartphones that they release. Back in 2016, they released a smartphone that got the particular attention of smartphone enthusiasts: the ZTE Axon 7. The Axon 7 directly competed against the OnePlus 3/3T among enthusiasts with its front-facing dual stereo speakers, 1440p AMOLED screen, expandable storage, dual SIM-card support, and more. The phone originally ran Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, but it eventually got updated to Android Oreo.
Daydream VR gets See-Through Mode and support for any 2D Android Apps
Today, Google has announced a few exciting new Daydream VR features for the Lenovo Mirage Solo. See-Through Mode, Android apps, and more.
Google's Daydream VR platform is not as popular as, say, Android, but it's a great alternative to the expensive PC rigs. The Lenovo Mirage Solo was launched earlier this year and it's one of the best standalone Daydream headsets you can buy. Today, Google has announced a few exciting new features for the device.
VRidge 2.2 now supports Google Daydream, lets you play PC VR games
Version 2.2 of VRidge makes it possible to play SteamVR games with the Google Daydream View, along with other standalone headsets.
VRidge is a very cool tool that allows you to play SteamVR games without needing an expensive HTC Vive headset. Version 2.2 of VRidge makes it possible to play SteamVR games with the Google Daydream View, along with other standalone headsets.
Test the VR Performance of Your Smartphone Using VRMark for Android
Wondered how well your device can handle VR content? Now you can test and compare your virtual reality device using VRMark for Android benchmark. Read on!
The slew of new device releases with their fancy new processors and ever-changing and ever-improving specifications can often confuse consumers on how well a device is expected to perform. With the recent push in VR and AR, these changing factors can have a significant impact on the user's mobile experience because of the intensive nature of their demands. Benchmarks can help provide some semblance in this scenario, as popular benchmarks test various aspects of a device and provide feedback on where the device is placed against its competitors.
Developer releases basic 2D Daydream VR launcher for the Lenovo Mirage Solo
Looking for a launcher to launch 2D apps and games on your new Lenovo Mirage Solo on the Daydream VR platform? Look no further as a developer has released a very basic launcher that does just the trick.
The standalone Lenovo Mirage Solo Daydream VR headset is actually capable of launching two-dimensional apps and games, but the device by default provides no way of doing so. You have to use a cumbersome workaround involving installing the app remotely from the Play Store on a PC, then opening Settings on the Mirage Solo, then opening the app settings page that you want to launch, then launching the Play Store details page for the app, and then finally tapping "open" to actually launch the app you want. The full steps outlined by UploadVR show you just how tedious this can be. Fortunately, a developer has released a 2D app launcher that lets you launch other 2D apps without going through this painful process.
How to Force Daydream VR Compatibility on Unsupported Android Devices
How to enable Google Daydream VR compatibility on your Android phone with root access, allowing you to enjoy virtual reality from your phone!
Google Daydream VR is Google's virtual reality solution for mobile devices. Devices need to be officially cleared by Google to be labeled as Daydream compatible, and some of the requirements are fairly stringent. Most of the requirements simply guarantee good VR performance on the devices that are officially supported, but there are some devices, such as the OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T, or OnePlus 5 that should be able to run Daydream VR just fine.