Our understanding of next-generation smartphones from Google has become a bit more clear over the weekend. Newfound experience of HTC in a virtual reality can play a big role in the search giant’s approach to a number of the next generation of smart phones and tablet Nexus.
But a new technology gadgets will not be limited. The course will Daydream – built-in Android technology, which the company began to develop as early as March. Moreover, since Daydream requires only a minimum specification, HTC will be able to use them on their devices without any problems. But let us all more.
Nexus Tango and Daydream VR
For two Nexus Googles device made in conjunction with HTC, so repeat a similar experience of cooperation with the Taiwanese manufacturer for the search giant is not a problem. Google has taken big steps to introduce a new generation of smart phones new technologies. It is not even just about the use of smartphones virtual reality, but also the introduction of additional options for phones as such. For example, Tango depth cameras allow to take photos of the space around you and then translate them into the virtual world. Photographing his room – and that’s with the help of additional software you have to arrange the furniture in it in the virtual world. See how it will show off a new sofa or chairs by the window at the table. So HTC is the ideal partner for the production of appropriate equipment for Google, as it already knows how to work with cameras and a depth-sensing system. Something like this Taiwanese manufacturer did for his headset HTC Vive.
So we can say with confidence that your next Nexus-phone will be the opportunity to work with and Tango Daydream VR technology. And in order to have a better understanding of the possibilities Tango, see video below on the subject:
In addition to Daydream new software will include the new OS – Android N (the next version of Android), users will find Tango installed by default. In fact, the new OS will be the first system that will support the work with virtual reality, as well as accessories to control it. And here we come to the new features for smartphone
But first let’s look at another video:.
Here you can see that the device with the Tango will be able to make a three-dimensional picture of the object, but you -That will see it through a flat screen, but being able to turn it. But in combination with Daydream virtual reality on the device will offer the opportunity to show it all to you in 3D
And here we come to the question -. And how to manage a virtual reality? Head navertish not much, even if you insert your smartphone in the helmet. . So Daydream needs a headset
Watch another clip:
Viva Controller
The remote control can offer as HTC Vive, and Google itself with its manipulator Daydream. See how they look like. It seems that Google uses HTC Vive controller as inspiration. This is only possible with the consent of both parties or the joint development of the device.
Google Daydream Developers HTC Vive companies use to create a virtual reality.
Will Valve to get involved?
Valve has already created for Steam Controller. Moreover, the first. She has the experience, it can offer the Google, to introduce a touch control panel on different platforms. Source Engine from Valve has been working with Android. We have also seen how the Portal and Half-Life 2 came on Android using the NVIDIA SHIELD.
Perhaps it is time for Valve to check what else can a new Android with Steam VR? Does this mean that we get Half-Life 3 , which will be developed for the PC, even on Android, and with Daydream VR, that is, in the version of virtual reality? Hardly. But hope dies last.
Product
According to some reports, one of which comes from India, today HTC has joined the race production of two smartphones Nexus. A Daydream platform from Google comes this fall, according to the official page of Daydream. We compare these two events, and see that it is the perfect time to release the first Android N version.
In fact, Android N has reached its final update for developers and can safely come to Nexus smartphones in its final form in the near future.
Here’s what we found out about the new smartphones still. . Although it is not official data
HTC Nexus phone ½:
• Display: 5-inch and 5.5-inch, both with 2K resolution;
• display of a new type (non-Amoled not LCD);
• Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 821 or higher;
• high-quality sensors, including new features
perhaps one phone, there may be two. In any case, we will get a whole new perspective on smartphones with the active participation of accessories for virtual reality, specialized software and new cameras with original features. Users who know that such additional worlds, will become much more. Tango and Daydream exactly try
Author:. Stepan Mazur
Original photos: slashgear
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