In the last two years, we have seen both Google and Apple focus on creating and improving an augmented reality platform to add more functionality to their terminals. While at the moment Apple is only focusing on video game development, Google is adapting it to everyday applications.
The resources necessary to be able to use Google's augmented reality through the ARCore platform are not small, so to speak, hence the number of compatible terminals is not very high. While some LG terminals are having problems with autofocus, according to the ARCore website, two new Samsung terminals have just done it: Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J5 Pro
According to Google, the official certification by Google allows users to enjoy a good experience of augmented reality. The ARCore platform Combines from camera image and motion sensor input to determine how the user's device moves in the real world.
To certify each device, Google checks the quality of the camera, motion sensors and architecture to make sure it works as expected. In addition, the device must be managed by a processor powerful enough to integrate with the hardware design to ensure good performance and perform the necessary calculations fast enough.
The great diversity of Android devices forces the company to work constantly with smartphone manufacturers to make sure their hardware meets all the necessary requirements. In addition, Google continues to work to ensure that ARCore integrates seamlessly with all models and that the user experience is not affected at any time.
The main requirements for a device to receive the ARCore certification from Google are: be managed by Android 7 or higher, that it has been shipped from the factory with access to the Play Store and that the Play Store has direct Internet access to be able to update the application when necessary.
