ARCore Apps Finally Make Their Way to the Google Play Store

Late last month, Google started rolling out theARCoreframework to a number of non-Pixel devices. The companyextendedARCore support to all recent Samsung flagships, the Android Oreo versions of LG’s V30 and V30 Plus, the Asus ZenFone AR, and the OnePlus 5 and promised support for more devices in the near future. However, even though the aforementioned smartphones received ARCore support, the devices couldn’t make use of it due to the lack of ARCore apps on the Play Store.

As mentioned on a recentpostonReddit, ARCore apps are finally making their way to the Google Play Store. The app release is in time for the upcoming Google Game Developer Conference (GDC) which is scheduled to start on March 19, and whereGoogle will release a new high-resolution VR display. One of the biggest ARCore releases-My Tamagotchi Forever– comes from developer Bandai Namco. The game is now available on the Play Store for free.

ARCore apps are appearing on the Play Store.fromr/Arcore

The BBC has also releasedCivilizations ARon the Play Store which makes use of augmented reality to help users interact with ancient art and culture on their supported smartphones. ThePorsche Mission Eapp, which was showcased at MWC, has also been released on the Play Store and it allows users to interact with the Porsche Mission E concept.

Along with new app releases, a number of Google Tango apps have been updated for ARCore. These includeSolar SimulatorandSlingshot Island, among others. Another notable ARCore release isBooty Traps!which allows users to“hunt ghost pirate treasure in mixed reality.”However, the app is still under development so you might encounter some bugs here and there.

Pranob Mehrotra

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