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Explore Tokyo Using AR Technology Powered By Apple Maps

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It was back in 2021 that Apple first introduced AR (augmented reality) navigation to its Apple Maps app, allowing iOS users to navigate their real-world environment using virtual overlays. For more information on Apple Maps’ AR navigation visit here. Image Credit: Alta Distance.

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AR Content is Coming to Google Maps, But It Won’t Matter Until There’s a Headset to See it Through

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Google today announced it’s starting a pilot program that will soon allow select partners to create AR content and display it within Google Maps. Because compared to Meta and Apple, Google still seems unable to commit to a coherent XR strategy.

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Google’s AR/VR Team Just Keeps Growing

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Google first started its venture into virtual reality with Google Cardboard back in 2014. A look at the company’s job listings so far this year reveals Google’s expanding commitment and investment in VR and AR. Google is continuing to grow its AR and VR teams and shows no signs of stopping any time soon.

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Chinese Headset With XR2+ Gen 2 Is An Apple Vision Pro & Quest Pro Crossover

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Play For Dream's latest headset is a blatant Apple Vision Pro clone but with a Quest Pro style rear battery. But unlike the cheap Chinese knockoff we tried at CES in January, this new headset actually has the specs (though likely not the software) to rival Apple. Image from Malaysian outlet Geek Culture.

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Google announces Google Wallet for Android

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Google would quite literally like to replace your physical wallet. At Google I/O 2022 on Wednesday, the company's annual developer's conference, Google announced a brand new feature for Android devices: Google Wallet. The new Google Wallet interface. in order to connect personal ID cards to Google Wallet as well.

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Play For Dream Launches Kickstarter To Bring Its Apple Vision Pro & Quest Pro Crossover To The West

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Play For Dream MR was announced back in June , but at the time the company only confirmed it was launching in China soon, Singapore and Malaysia in October, and then Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Japan sometime in 2025. Play For Dream MR Specs & Details Play For Dream MR's design is clearly heavily "inspired" by Apple Vision Pro.

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Google Wallet is now available globally

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In May, during its annual Google I/O conference, Google said it would combine Google Pay with several features scattered across other apps into a brand new app: Google Wallet. Now, Google Wallet is officially live and available to download in 39 countries – though it will work a little differently in some markets.

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