Chapter 16
Ten (Or So) Mobile Apps for Experiencing Augmented Reality Today
IN THIS CHAPTER
Looking at existing mobile augmented reality applications
Seeing what augmented reality apps can do for you
Understanding what these apps could mean for the future of augmented reality
One of the biggest challenges that virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) face today is the lack of consumer device availability. This is especially true for AR, where the best form factor experiences (glasses or headsets) are out of reach for all but the most dedicated early-adopter tech enthusiasts. Luckily, the rise of mobile AR has given way to a number of AR apps for mobile devices. These apps may not provide the optimal hardware form factor, but they can start to paint a picture for users about what sorts of problems AR will be able to solve.
This chapter looks at ten (or so) AR apps you can experience today with little more than an iOS or Android device. Due to the mobile form factor, some of these apps may not be the idealized form factor for AR. However, the engineers at Apple and Google have done an incredible job of shoehorning AR into devices that were not originally built for AR experiences. ...
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