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Explore Tokyo Using AR Technology Powered By Apple Maps

VRScout

It was back in 2021 that Apple first introduced AR (augmented reality) navigation to its Apple Maps app, allowing iOS users to navigate their real-world environment using virtual overlays. For more information on Apple Maps’ AR navigation visit here. Image Credit: Alta Distance.

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All AR news and announcements from Apple Event 2021

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Apple Event has just finished, and in it, Apple has announced the new iPad mini, the iPhone 13 series, and the new Apple Watch Series 7. AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/fSLJVN8OSM — TonyVT SkarredGhost (@SkarredGhost) September 14, 2021. My commentary about AR at this Apple Event. Tim Cook’s entrance.

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2021 Predictions: AR Glasses Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary

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This was the topic of the latest ARtillery report, Spatial Computing: 2020 Lessons; 2021 Outlook. Drilling down into one of the report’s predictions, AR glasses will make progress in 2021… but they won’t reach revolutionary status nor inflect (that could start to happen the following year). Apple of My Eye.

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Report: Apple Mixed Reality Headset Coming In 2022, Apple Glass In 2025, AR Contacts in 2030

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Trusted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo returns with a supposed timeline for Apple’s rumored XR technology. Respected analyst and Apple research expert Ming-Chi Kuo revealed yesterday that the company will be launching its long-rumored mixed reality headset “mid-2021,” according to a report by MacRumors.

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Apple Seeks to “identify new computational display technologies for AR/VR” with New Hires

Road to VR

In its latest hiring bout, over the last month Apple has sought more than a dozen new hires specifically for AR and VR roles. Among them, the company is looking for a Computational Display Engineering Manager for incubating advanced display technologies for use with upcoming Apple products.

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8 Augmented Reality Trends in 2021

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In the last couple of years, AR has experienced tremendous growth and popularity as big technology giants like Google, Amazon, Apple have adopted the technology. The leading OEMs such as Samsung and Apple are expected to contribute to manufacturing more AR devices. See Also: AR Apps With Artificial Intelligence in 2021.

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REPORT: Apple Mixed Reality Glasses Launching Mid-2022

VRScout

This past April, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that augmented reality (AR) technology is “ critically important ” for the future of the company. It’s obvious that Apple is working hard to build an AR ecosystem of amazing tools powered by products such as the iPhone or iPad. Feature Image Credit: Future.

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