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Report: Apple Acquires Motion Capture Firm IKinema

Road to VR

According to a MacRumor report and regulatory filings with the UK government, Apple may have quietly acquired UK-based motion capture firm IKinema. Furthermore, the company’s physical UK address has been legally changed to 100 New Bridge Street in London, the very same for Apple Europe Limited.

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Apple’s ARKit 3 Introduces Human Occlusion, Body Tracking, And Motion Capture

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Apple showcases new upgrades to its AR platform during WWDC. First introduced during the 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple’s ARKit platform has since grown into a powerful set of tools for developers looking to create high-end AR experiences on iOS devices. Image Credit: Apple. Image Credit: Apple.

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Spatial Beats: Apple, Sony & Fresh AR Funding

AR Insider

This week we look at WWDC takeaways, PSVR showcase, Tribecca’s immersive slate, and some fresh funding for spatial players. Let’s dive in… The Tribeca Film Festival’s always impressive immersive offering is back in hybrid form. What could go wrong? More from AR Insider….

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Apple Announces ARKit 3 with Body Tracking & Human Occlusion

Road to VR

At the company’s annual WWDC developer conference today, Apple revealed ARKit 3, its latest set of developer tools for creating AR applications on iOS. Apple also introduced Reality Composer and RealityKit to make it easier for developers to build augmented reality apps. Human Occlusion & Body Tracking.

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Apple Teases Reality Pro Specs, Disney Partnership

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Apple Inc has entered talks with roughly six media partner firms to launch a virtual reality (VR) content platform for its upcoming headset, reports revealed on Monday. The partnership aims to integrate the Cupertino-based firm’s Apple TV+ product lineup on the new head-mounted displays (HMDs).

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Big XR News from Apple, Varjo, and HTC VIVE

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Is Apple working on Smart Glasses? This week, Apple was found to have supplied the U.S. Apple has filed several patent requests for its Vision Pro technology and a smart glasses-style HMD. Apple has filed several patent requests for its Vision Pro technology and a smart glasses-style HMD.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.04.05): Rumors on a Apple headset intensify, Quest 2 sales grow fast, and more!

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The rumors on the Apple Glasses are intensifying. It is not a secret that Apple is working on an XR device: the mystery is when it is going to release it and what it will actually be. The hype is rising, and Apple is playing with it. (My usual terrible image to wish you Happy Easter, if you celebrate it). Top news of the week.

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