Niantic Extends 8th Wall’s Metaversal Deployment to Apple Vision Pro: What Developers Need to Know
Niantic Extends 8th Wall’s Metaversal Deployment to Apple Vision Pro
April 9, 2024 – Niantic, the company behind the popular augmented reality game Pokemon GO, has announced the extension of 8th Wall’s Metaversal Deployment to now include support for development on Apple Vision Pro. This new addition allows developers to build once and deploy across mobile devices and mixed reality headsets, including Apple Vision Pro, using Niantic’s suite of augmented reality tools for the web.
What is Metaversal Deployment?
Metaversal Deployment, according to Niantic, “changes the way developers build and distribute spatial computing experiences.” This technology allows developers to create experiences for multiple platforms by bridging the gap between devices in different ecosystems as mixed reality and spatial computing continue to advance.
How will Niantic’s WebVR tools work on Vision Pro?
Despite the current lack of browser camera access on Vision Pro, developers can still leverage Vision Pro’s advanced VR capabilities with Niantic’s tools. This allows for the creation of seamless transitions from real-world AR experiences on mobile devices to complete VR environments on Vision Pro.
How do Face effects for Personas on Vision Pro work?
Developers can now use 8th Wall’s Face Effects with Vision Pro’s Personas feature to enhance user experiences. This integration allows for the incorporation of face filters within WebXR experiences, even while wearing the Vision Pro headset.
What does Niantic’s Metaversal Deployment on Vision Pro mean for XR?
Niantic believes that WebAR and tools like Metaversal Deployment will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between AR and VR devices. By including Apple Vision Pro in its Metaversal Deployment, Niantic aims to expand the technical capabilities of AR creation and deployment, while also encouraging developers to push the boundaries of creativity.
For developers interested in building for Apple Vision Pro with Niantic’s 8th Wall platform, sample projects are available in the project library, and new users can sign up for a 14-day free trial.
To learn more about Niantic, its 8th Wall platform, and its augmented reality solutions for the web browser, visit the company’s website.
Image credit: Niantic
By Sam Sprigg, Founder and Managing Editor of Auganix
