iOS 12: ARKit 2 extends Apple's lead in mobile augmented reality<article>
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<p>Apple is serious about augmented reality. Tim Cook has been clear about how important it is, saying it will “change the way we use technology forever.” With ARKit in iOS 11, Apple brought AR capabilities to hundreds of millions of phones. With iOS 12, Apple brings developers ARKit 2 with enhanced capabilities like 3D object detection, persistent experiences, and shared AR spaces.</p><p>It’s a robust improvement on what is arguably the best set of augmented reality tools for mobile devices anywhere.</p><h2 class="toc">What’s new in ARKit 2</h2>
<p>When ARKit debuted with iOS 11 last September it immediately made waves, but the limitations were obvious. With iOS 11.3, the ARKit developer tools got more powerful, adding the ability to track vertical surfaces and non-flat surfaces. Now, just one year later, Apple is updating to ARKit 2. Here’s what Apple says is new:</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3278018/ios/ios-12-arkit-2-apple-mobile-augmented-reality.html#jump">To read this article in full, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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iOS 12: ARKit 2 extends Apple's lead in mobile augmented reality
