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AR Insider’s Best of 2019

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What were the biggest spatial computing trends and events in 2019? Our research arm, ARtillery Intelligence took a deep dive in its latest report on 2019 lessons & 2020 predictions. So as 2019 winds down, we’re featuring the year’s most popular posts. ‘Audio AR’ Emerges: Discussions with Developers.

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Will Google Swirl Unlock AR Advertising’s Next Stage?

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For an indexed library of spatial computing insights, data, reports and multimedia, subscribe to ARtillery PRO. Always see chart date for context, and refer to newer data if applicable. But could greater impact come from the biggest ad giant of all: Google? Brand spending on AR ads is on track reach $1.41 Proof Points.

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2019 AR Funding Exceeds $1.3 Billion

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Data Point of the Week is AR Insider’s dive into the latest spatial computing figures. It includes data points, along with narrative insights and takeaways. For an indexed collection of data and reports, subscribe to ARtillery Pro. How did funding in the AR sector fare in 2019? The post 2019 AR Funding Exceeds $1.3

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Google Maps AR Navigation Rolls Out On iOS & Android Devices

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Live View, a new navigation feature that adds AR overlays to the Google Maps experience, has officially begun rolling out on iOS and a wider variety of Android devices. Image Credit: Google Inc. Image Credit: Google Inc. Featured Image Credit: Google Inc. Image Credit: The Wall Street Journal.

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Apple Maps Update Introduces AR Navigation

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Similar to Google Maps’ Live View, the new mode lets you scan your nearby surroundings to receive more detailed GPS data delivered in the form of AR arrows layered directly over the real world, making it the perfect tool for those in need of some additional assistance while navigating a new city or unfamiliar neighborhood.

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Google Tried To Get Meta To Kowtow To Its Upcoming XR Platform

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Google reportedly asked Meta to partner and "contribute to" its upcoming XR platform, but Meta said no. That same year, Lenovo launched a standalone headset running Daydream, Google's own VR OS that included its Google Play Services, Play Store, Google apps, and VR core technology on top of AOSP.

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Can Google Mainstream AR with the Power of Search?

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Always see chart date for context, and refer to newer data if applicable. But could greater impact come from the biggest ad giant of all: Google? As part of Swirl’s global launch, Google revealed a few proof points on its performance from early partners and beta participants. That cycle starts with Google building the tools.

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