Most AR implementations are dumb and gimmicky. Maybe Apple will do to Apple Maps what Google has done to Google Maps with indoor and outdoor AR navigation cues.
https://blog.google/products/maps/redefining-what-map-can-be-new-information-and-ai
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Most AR implementations are dumb and gimmicky. Maybe Apple will do to Apple Maps what Google has done to Google Maps with indoor and outdoor AR navigation cues.
https://blog.google/products/maps/redefining-what-map-can-be-new-information-and-ai
Yeah, for once Microsoft seem to have got it right in going for the business sector with HoloLens, where it's now being put to good use, especially in manufacturing and medical/research fields. Like you say, in the consumer market once you get past the 'Wow, that's neat' moment, AR's not really found a compelling use yet.
Obviously you have not been here long enough! There is a hidden message in everything that Apple sends out! Now get to deciphering!
how fitting that the apple logo disappears quick as their support for their products!
hmm that could be fantastic functionality to have for findmy; i do hope the tags also come with a thin style option to fit into a wallet.
ive been using tile for...mostly good experience. but i'm sure apple's implementation will be more refined.
How did you hear about the All Terrain Vehicle? Apple’s been trying super hard to keep that under wraps.
Oh, well, that cat’s out of the bag...
Until they release their AR glasses. IMO all current AR is just proof of concept stuff and trying to generate interest.
I can't believe some of these comments about AR not being useful, you should be ashamed of yourselves! AR is the future whether you like it or not. Let Apple innovate and push for it. Are you really content with you current iPhone/iPad? Do you not want to see transparent, foldable, device wearing gear in your everyday use?
Notice how they incorporate a tv and the ATV in the third photo, with the logo attaching tv to ATV.
I’ll believe that when I see it. Personally I can’t think of a use-case compelling enough to get me to wear glasses, and more importantly I have seen nothing, ever, to make me think Apple can make this work seamlessly at a technical level. For AR glasses to be compelling they’ll need to overlay data accurately on the world around you, and if there’s one thing Maps has shown us it’s that Apple are crap at knowing where stuff in the world around you is (and years of working on this has barely improved it).
Yea, coming to everyone outside of the US sometime in 2030 I suppose.Most AR implementations are dumb and gimmicky. Maybe Apple will do to Apple Maps what Google has done to Google Maps with indoor and outdoor AR navigation cues.
https://blog.google/products/maps/redefining-what-map-can-be-new-information-and-ai
Darth Tulhu
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Until Apple shows us a killer use-case scenario.
I wouldn't underestimate Apple's track record for turning "unnecessary" into must-have.
I can see all kinds of potential for AR glasses.
Darth Tulhu
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You lack imagination, my friend.
I for one would love a HUD that gives me driving or walking directions overlaid onto the road, the ability to answer calls and see and dismiss notifications with a tap of the air (the lidar sensor registers my hand position), or a giant virtual monitor.
I believe we're on the brink of a revolution in human/computer interfaces.
Steve Jobs could do that indeed. I don't think they have that capability anymore.