Latest ARKit News

Modular 'Apple Glass' frame components may offer opportunities for expansion

Rather than augmented reality, the "Apple Glass" may have detachable arms that can be swapped for different functionality, including the ability to control devices in the real world.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Apple researching how to make televised sports more interactive through AR

Apple is researching how to enhance live sports with viewers able to choose their camera angle, and single out elements they want more information on.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

iOS 14 reveals 'Gobi' AR commerce app, Find My app with AR user feedback

A new dump of data hidden within an internal iOS 14 build has surfaced online, revealing some of Apple's future plans for augmented reality on the iPhone.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 10

Apple researching trackpad & gesture combo for controlling AR

Rather than attempting to manipulate AR objects through gloves or a game controller, a peripheral like a trackpad could allow users to select and manipulate what they see in front of them.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

Apple partners with AR startup to become driving force in indoor navigation

An augmented reality startup named Dent Reality has announced a new partnership with Apple Maps that could have wide-ranging implications for the Cupertino tech giant, the Apple Indoor Maps program, and augmented reality programs as a whole.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 25

Why iPad Pro's LiDAR is a big step for Apple in computer vision and AR

The new LiDAR camera sensor that debuted in Apple's latest iPad Pro this week is an enhancement upon the depth sensing TrueDepth front-facing imaging array that first made its appearance on iPhone X in late 2017. This year as it arrives on iPhone 12, LiDAR appears to set to achieve a massive installed base of tens of millions of users. Here's why that's important.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 30

Apple is working on virtual assistants to help users navigate AR and VR

Augmented and virtual reality are new frontiers for Apple's larger customer base, and the company is researching development of a computer-generated assistant to help users navigate the new space, and the new interfaces it will require.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 1

What you need to know about Apple's LiDAR Scanner in the iPad Pro

Apple on Wednesday unveiled two new iPad Pro models that come equipped with a LiDAR Scanner, which will offer major improvements to ARKit and photography.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 14

Apple launches ARKit 3.5 with new iPad Pro LiDAR features

Apple on Tuesday announced a new incremental update to the ARKit augmented reality platform that will let users and developers take advantage of the new LiDAR sensor on 2020 iPad Pros.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 2

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