Google looks to reboot AR with Project Niantic and Ingress

0. phoneArena posted on 15 Nov 2012, 21:09

Since smartphones have become more and more location aware with GPS signals, and high-res camera's, augmented reality (AR) has been something of a gimmick. It's fun to show off interesting things like Layar, or there may be a simple game based on collecting things around town. But, with its first foray into game development, Google is looking to reboot AR with Project Niantic and a game called Ingress...

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1. Samsomesh posted on 15 Nov 2012, 21:30 9

That's great.!! This is what iNNOVATION.!!

9. PhenomFaz posted on 16 Nov 2012, 06:13 1

Iys no surprise mate!
Google = Innovation!

2. Chugunn posted on 15 Nov 2012, 21:33 2

Nobody is going to comment on this huh?A city wide game?

3. MichaelHeller posted on 15 Nov 2012, 21:53 8

Worldwide even...

4. Chugunn posted on 15 Nov 2012, 22:05 2

That would be so amazing,would travel even more just to get more knowledge.

5. zzzzz posted on 15 Nov 2012, 22:14 0

gimmick..!

6. Cyan3boN posted on 15 Nov 2012, 22:33 5

Google is no more a search giant. they are the biggest tech giants as of now. All hail king GOOGLE....

7. seanjohnusa91 posted on 15 Nov 2012, 23:27 2

Dear Google, Invite me. Thank you

8. _Bone_ posted on 16 Nov 2012, 03:03 1

What about AR navigation teased in the 4.2 video a month back?

10. Reluctant_Human posted on 29 Nov 2012, 12:58 0

Does anyone have an invite? I'm still waiting on mine.

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