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Facebook Messenger Adds Boomerangs, Portrait Mode, And Augmented Reality Stickers

Facebook Messenger keeps on updating with new features frequently. The popular messaging application has added a multitude of new functions this year. However, the new Facebook Messenger update combines Boomerangs, portrait mode, and augmented reality stickers into one significant update. These new features complement some of those that have already arrived throughout the year to the Facebook Messenger.

Boomerangs And Portrait Mode Reached Facebook Messenger

Boomerangs effect has already reached Facebook, WhatsApp, and also Instagram. Therefore, it seemed that it was only a matter of time before Facebook Messenger would also introduce it. The way the boomerangs work on Facebook Messenger is similar to that on Instagram.

The portrait mode is something indispensable for many users, so it’s a feature that can be very much liked by Facebook Messenger users. Although, at the moment not much detail has been offered on how this feature would come into Facebook Messenger.

Facebook Messenger Adds Augmented Reality Stickers

The one that is possibly the star function in this Facebook Messenger update is the implementation of augmented reality stickers. In this feature, the stickers that come to the app come to life thanks to augmented reality. You’ll be able to recognize them because they have a camera icon next to them, inside the chat window. You are not going to have problems when it comes to identifying them.

Although, those augmented reality stickers that are 3D-animated seem to work better, and it appears that there are still a few aspects that Facebook Messenger has to improve or polish within this new feature.

Undoubtedly, Facebook Messenger received a significant update. The application is usually a bit slow in delivering its new updates, so you probably don’t have access to these features yet. Possibly, the new features will roll out for every Facebook Messenger users this week.

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Samsung Emerged In The Augmented Reality Market With The New SXR SDK

Korean tech giant Samsung held its developer conference in San Francisco on November 7th and 8th. In addition to significant announcements such as the upcoming arrival of its first folding smartphone, the manufacturer also unveiled its work in the field of augmented reality.

The Korean manufacturer made several announcements, including the opening of its Bixby AI assistant to third-party developers and the presentation of a smartphone prototype equipped with a folding display. The company also spoke about its latest developments in virtual and augmented reality during a technical session called “How to be a superstar AR developer.”

Samsung has updated its “GearVR Framework” created initially for its virtual reality accessory for smartphones. It is now called the “SXR SDK,” which stands for “Samsung eXtended Reality Software Development Kit.” It is no longer limited to GearVR only but also works with Oculus Go and Google Daydream headsets.

SXR SDK, an AR cloud and an experimental augmented reality headset, Presented By Samsung

Above all, SXR SDK now also manages augmented reality, and it is compatible with ARCore, the Android augmented reality framework, as well as with the glTF file format, while it also comes with a library of 3D widgets. The SXR SDK is already available on Github. Samsung also presented an experimental augmented reality headset with an external camera, can track movements in six axes, and is accompanied by a controller, but which is limited to only three axes. The headset is Java-compatible and already has a Unity plugin.

A final announcement was made in the session dedicated to “augmented reality in the cloud” (AR Cloud). This concept, which Google is already working on, uses the cloud to create collective augmented reality experiences. Samsung has developed its own version through the “Whare project,” a framework that links physical space to virtual experience and then persists through multiple sessions and on multiple devices.

Now, Samsung is organizing an Augmented Reality Hackathon, from November 9th to 11th, 2018, in Mountain View.

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TeamViewer Pilot of TeamViewer 14 Version Brings Augmented Reality

TeamViewer is one of those programs that have been with us for many years. It is already a commonly-used software for both companies and regular users. Recently, its developers presented the new TeamViewer Pilot version which comes out loaded with augmented reality. TeamViewer 14 wants to go one step further and cross screens without forgetting to improve its performance.

TeamViewer Pilot comes with augmented reality

The application of augmented reality technologies to TeamViewer has undoubtedly been a pleasant surprise. Now the possibilities go beyond a flat screen and tend to infinity with applications in very different fields. TeamViewer Pilot, as it has been commercially called, wants TeamViewer support to accompany you beyond your desktop, tablet or smartphone, directly into real life.

With augmented reality and TeamViewer Pilot, the devs will be able to guide you step by step through remotely served instructions on tasks as disparate as installing a modem at home, for example. But applications in more professional environments can range from providing clear and concise instructions on installing various components to giving you instructions on a more complex task you need to solve out.

TeamViewer Pilot is included in the full package of TeamViewer 14 but is also offered in a stand-alone package for complete flexibility. If you want to enjoy TeamViewer Pilot, you need ARCore/ARKit for Android. The list of supported devices is very extensive, and we can find models of all major brands. The only condition would be to run with Android 7.0 Nougat or higher.

On the other hand, TeamViewer Pilot is also available for Windows and Mac computers.

TeamViewer Pilot puts performance above all the other features

The second main feature of the new TeamViewer 14 is the improved performance thanks to faster-routing connections. The devs of TeamViewer have worked hard to provide a better user experience and higher connection speeds.

To achieve that, TeamViewer team have upgraded their servers and can now provide faster and more stable routing connections.

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