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It’s no secret that over the past few years, tech giants like Google have been at the forefront of developing and refining augmented reality (AR) to make it accessible to every smartphone user. One of the key tools driving this effort is ARCore, a software development platform created by Google that enables Android smartphone users to unlock the full potential of AR capabilities built into their devices.
Now, Google is looking to further expand the ARCore capability to 14 new phones, including the Honor 70, Infinix MobileZero 5G 2023, Moto G72, Oppo A96 5G, Oppo Reno7 Z 5G, Realme GT 2 Pro, Realme GT Neo 3, Realme GT Neo 3 150W, Sharp AQUOS Sense7, Sharp AQUOS Sense7 Plus, Vivo I2017, Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S, and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro. Thus bringing the total number of Android phones with ARCore support to over 250. That’s still a far cry from the number of different Android phones available of course. But it’s still progress.
Why is ARCore important?
Augmented Reality simulation is not a simple task if carried out from scratch. As a result, Google created a suite of development tools called ARCore, allowing phones to detect their environment, comprehend their surroundings, and interact with data through motion tracking, environment comprehension, and light measurement. These features enable virtual objects to be placed in the real environment as seen through the phone’s camera.
This functionality has already found its way into many Google services, such as Google Lens and the new Google Maps’ Live View, which helps pedestrians navigate their surroundings by showing CGI-created arrows on top of a live feed from their rear camera.
However, it is also worth noting that Google takes considerable time to validate devices for inclusion on the ARCore compatibility list. This ensures that devices meet Google’s standards. Therefore, to check if your device is compatible with ARCore, visit the supported devices page for more information.