As well as building apps for Google Cardboard VR, Gooii are excited about the prospect of developing for PlayStation VR (PSVR). I have to admit I was a little dubious about Sony’s first foray into virtual reality but the thing just blew me away. The headset itself is light, comfortable and looks futuristic in a ‘Back To The Future II’…
READ MOREGoogle is already leading the way with cost effective virtual reality apps, by utilising existing mobile devices via their excellent Cardboard VR technology. Google have now officially announced the next step in their VRevolution by introducing the Daydream View VR headset, which enables high quality VR experiences with a simple smart controller using a compatible Google Pixel device, or…
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Alongside production company We Are Caravan, we recently filmed a series of Virtual Reality videos for an app we have in production for the Safer Roads Partnership. Over 2300 photos were taken during the shoot, over 40 hours of VR footage was shot and the filming involved some of Nottingham’s brightest young actors and stunt…
READ MOREVirtual Reality may not be new but this year it will become both mainstream and affordable. Leading the VR charge are Oculus Rift, Sony and Samsung but as app developers it’s Google Cardboard VR that’s exciting us most. Google Cardboard VR is well within the reach of every modern smartphone owner, using cheap cardboard kits…
READ MOREReally interesting article from Apple Insider here, stating that despite being behind Android in hardware sales, Apple are way ahead of the competition when it comes to profits (Source: Canaccord Genuity). The main reason is hardware cost, with the average iPhone weighing in at $670 compared to Samsung’s $180. The research isn’t just collated against Android sales either,…
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Once known for shrinking things down to miniature size, Apple are clearly thinking BIG with the iPad Pro. Apple’s new iDevice boasts all the great apps we love, whilst closing the gap between tablet and laptop in a way Microsoft just can’t seem to manage. With its Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, the iPad Pro positions…
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Previously known for cheap books and poor customer service, Amazon has transformed like a phoenix from the Kindle Fire into one of our most innovative and ambitious technology companies, with customer service at its forefront. It would have been easy to dismiss Amazon’s foray into the tablet market but bold moves like this, as well as swallowing Love Film and…
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Hailed as Apple’s “Most personal device yet”, the Apple Watch feels like it’s been a long time coming. Whilst it’s essential Watch owners already have an iPhone or iPad, Apple are keen to give it a meaning beyond the device you already have in your pocket. Apple need to sell in its USP in order to market it…
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How would Gary Busey describe Apple? Advanced, Phone, People, Love, Excellence.? Hmm maybe not. But there is no denying that when it comes to innovative technology Apple lead the way, but are Apple currently playing ketchup [SIC]? Possibly, the one area Apple has received ridicule in is the size of its definition, which is most…
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Not content with tying in your iPhone and iPad with iTunes and AirPlay? Good news! Apple have just announced CarPlay, allowing you to sync your iDevice with your 3rd most expensive asset (behind your house and kids). With CarPlay you’ll be able to make calls, use Maps (I wonder if that’ll include Google Maps?), listen…
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