Apple was the true innovator when it came to mobile-based AR as they had beat Google in making a stable and resource friendly AR platform – Apple ARKit. If you were to look at Google’s attempt, it started with Google Tango but had no success.
Nonetheless, Apple was miles ahead of the game. But then again, the true challenge lies in convincing the people to use AR. Nowadays, people are not that much familiar with AR and its capabilities. A major reason for this was they didn’t find the user or wasn’t impressed with the currently available perks.
But Apple is adamant to bring AR in the field of regular use. the first step was developing iPhones that can handle AR. Apple has succeeded in this regard as the new iPhones are packed with features that support AR. The next step was to develop a platform that can use resources efficiently to create usable and consistent AR virtualizations. Apple has stepped up the game again with the ARKit 2 release.
So let’s see how ARKit will change the way we use iPhones forever.
Ordering food? Get a sneak peek!
The ARKit’s sole purpose is to create a virtual reality that is layered over actual surroundings. Apple has managed to get developers on board,and they are from a wide spectrum. The primary example is food chains. Here we can see how ARKit can completely change the way we order food. There is always suspense that comes with order something you have not tried before, as you may not necessarily know how it looks or the portion.
Worry not as the Kabaq is the perfect app for you. It can create lifelike 3D models of food form the menu on your phone. So if you are confused on what to order, just open the app, turn on your camera and choose something from the menu. You will see the interactive model of the menu on your table using your iPhone!
Shared experience
If you thought that AR on Apple devices was a single user thing, then you are wrong. With the implementation of ARKit 2, Apple is bringing shared experiences to the users. What this actually means is more than one user can take part in a shared scenario. Imagine playing AR games with friends where you all can be in the game together or gather around a table and play on the table using your iPhone.
Apps become a whole lot more interactive when your friends are involved. Also, this means that people will know more about AR from their family, friends, and colleagues. It creates more user base for Apple’s AR ecosystem.
AR games that will get you hooked!
Games are an interesting way to explore AR. they can get the user glued to the screen for hours on end. Therefore, this is an area where many app developers pour in their efforts. Today, co-op gameplay is becoming a craze, and many games are created around the idea of playing in teams.
With AR, things can be taken a step further as you will have your own surrounding as the background.
There are many games currently available on the iTunes that use AR. With the release of ARKit, the gaming experience will be more interactive and engaging. This is also the core idea that Apple is pushing with ARKit 2.
Interactive multiplayer games will benefit the most from the new platform update,and the new update will help the application to run more efficiently.
Online Furniture Purchase Is Easy
IKEA was one the major companies that played with the idea of integrating AR to sell home décor and utensils. The idea made a major leap in terms of giving users a taste of the future. With their app, the users can see furniture placed in their own homes using AR. therefore, the buyers would not have to guess how they look and do a wild pick. With such a technology, there won’t be any buyer’s remorse, and people will have a new way to buy things online.
Makeup Made Easy
Most often, buying make up online is kind of a hit and miss. You will not know how it looks until you have used it. This is one of the major drawbacks of online makeup stores and prevents buyers from using online medium for their purchase choices.
But that’s about change as many cosmetics companies have started experimenting with AR apps. With these apps, the users can put on makeup using AR. you can try on different cosmetic and the AR will create an image that shows how you look. It will also give a near perfect representation of the shade, a true friend indeed!
Need a virtual scale?
AR is not all about games and beauty app; let’s look at how ARKit creates something very fictional and very useful.
ARKit works by coming a series of sensors and the camera. With such a setup, the software is able to measure distances and orientation of objects. Hence why not use their methods for quantitative analysis?
The realization of this question can be view in the video below. The mobile camera can be used to measure distances.
Never miss a turn
GPS is meant to help us find our way through buzzing cites or calm countrysides. But navigation by just looking at a screen is sometimes risky. We all have had the confusion where we do not know which is the turn shown on the maps when there are multiple turns to the same side.
But with AR, you will have arrows pointing in the direction you need to go, and they will be floating in the air, making sure that you never miss that turn.
Embracing AR
Apple has really put in effort in developing their AR experience. From preliminary reports, people love the new addition of AR apps. Soon, we can expect lot more apps are taking advantage of AR capabilities and creating more and more interesting apps and games!