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

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

Apple's ARKit release left Google flat-footed

While Apple and Facebook push forward with augmented reality and virtual reality hardware, Google, burned by Google Glass and a late start to a smartphone AR framework, lags behind.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 13

Apple expands AR 'Quick Look' shopping tools to major retailer sites

Retailers are getting new customizable buttons to help sell products to iPhone users utilizing ARKit's 'Quick Look' feature.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 0

Veterans using Healium app on iPhone to combat anxiety

On Veterans Day, Apple is highlighting the use of the iPhone and augmented reality to ease stress in returning service members, and those on active duty.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 2

iPhone 11 & iPhone 11 Pro notes of interest: Apple Care+, 3D Touch, AR view & unlocked pre-orders

A compilation of smaller news items surfaced during and after today's "By innovation only" iPhone 11 launch event, including the ability to pre-order unlocked iPhones, the loss of 3D Touch, AppleCare+ details and an AR view of the iPhone 11 Pro.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 2

Hints of Apple Augmented Reality glasses found in iOS 13 code

References to stereo augmented reality apps, as well as the codename "Garta," have been spotted within Apple's internal betas of iOS 13 — following and apparently refuting previous reports that Apple had abandoned the concept.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 7

Editorial: 'iPhone 11' design will advance Apple's mobile imaging lead

Steve Jobs launched iPhone as "a phone, a widescreen iPod and a breakthrough Internet device," but over the last decade, one of the primary features driving its adoption among new buyers and upgrades among existing users has been its camera. Here's a look at where Apple stands in mobile imaging technology, with a look at what's expected for iPhone 11 in September.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 39

New 'Today at Apple' [AR]T sessions feature augmented reality art

Starting on Tuesday, Apple has opened registration for [AR]T - a series of new art-based Today at Apple augmented reality (AR) experiences and learning sessions.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 2

Apple's AR glasses could help visually impaired see the full picture

Augmented reality could offer some benefits in medical applications, Apple believes, suggesting a system were a real-world image is warped so a user of AR glasses can see everything in front of them, even if part of their vision is obscured through partial blindness.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 2

Apple launches 'accelerator' program for developers in China

Following a similar scheme in Bangalore, Apple has begun a Design and Development Accelerator program in Shanghai, which is designed to teach and support local developers.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 4

Apple's iOS 13 beta 3 FaceTime gaze magic is triumph of tech evolution

Apple's subtly flattering new FaceTime feature in iOS 13 beta 3 corrects the appearance of your attention so that you appear focused on your caller — as if perfectly staring at the camera — even when you're looking at the screen. The magic behind it has incrementally developed across years of evolving software and hardware advancements, offering some interesting insight into how Apple uniquely charts out the future with its products.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 18

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