Google to bring its ARCore
platform to Galaxy devices thanks to AR deal with Samsung. Samsung has revealed
that it has partnered Google, in order to bring its ARCore platform to Galaxy
devices. The fact that the ARCore framework will be available on Samsung mobile
devices is a large step forward in pushing AR into the wider consumer market. Samsung
of course already competes heavily in the virtual reality environment with its
Samsung Gear VR headsets. Samsung said the partnership deal with Google will
allow it to deliver the promise of AR” to its mobile users.
Samsung pointed to the dual-pixel
sensors and advanced optics of its cameras, and said that by adding machine
learning and computer vision to the equation, it could transform the camera into
a means of comprehending and contextualising the world quickly and accurately
recognising the people, places and things in front of them. Samsung, like other
tech firms such as Apple and Microsoft, believe that augmented reality will
make a powerful impact on the consumer market, and will deliver to users a
powerful new experience in their daily lives.
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