Watch: Apple goes all-in on augmented reality

Apple is going all-in on augmented reality with iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iOS 11. From hardware acceleration on the A11 Bionic chip to ARKit in iOS 11, check out all the new AR features consumers coming to Apple's product line starting Sept. 22.

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15 Comments

kevin kee

said about 6 years ago

I am more interested in the non gaming applications of AR, and technically every Apps in Apps store can apply AR, although the benefits might vary. Writing on top of the real table? On the actual wall? Listen to the sound any actual objects by tapping on screen? Pointing at the hotdog stand and click to buy? Again, not every apps will find the use in AR, but one thing for sure, it will change the user experience totally.

jd_in_sb

said about 6 years ago

I'm still looking for an interesting use of AR. Thus far the only one I have seen is Star Guide mentioned in the keynote, that displays constellations and planet positions over the real sky. Having virtual monsters run around on a table or masks appearing on my face seems gimmicky.

SpamSandwich

said about 6 years ago

jd_in_sb said:

I'm still looking for an interesting use of AR. Thus far the only one I have seen is Star Guide mentioned in the keynote, that displays constellations and planet positions over the real sky. Having virtual monsters run around on a table or masks appearing on my face seems gimmicky.

Remember when the App Store was flooded with "fart apps"? Things are just getting started with AR, so there will be the low-hanging fruit apps first, then the really useful stuff will come soon after.

cali

said about 6 years ago

This is just the tip of the iceberg.

jd_in_sb said:

I'm still looking for an interesting use of AR. Thus far the only one I have seen is Star Guide mentioned in the keynote, that displays constellations and planet positions over the real sky. Having virtual monsters run around on a table or masks appearing on my face seems gimmicky.

Digital measuring tape.

https://youtu.be/nQpEWv9_6Cg

anantksundaram

said about 6 years ago

jd_in_sb said:

Having virtual monsters run around on a table or masks appearing on my face seems gimmicky.

I'll bet you're not a teenager. Or don't know many.