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WWDC 2017: Apple adds augmented reality to your iPhone / iPad with iOS 11; adds 360 support to Final Cut; adds support for Steam VR with VR-Ready Mac

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At WWDC 2017, Apple demonstrated augmented reality on the upcoming iOS 11 using existing iOS hardware. UPDATE :  Apple has announced 360 video editing in Final Cut Pro; Apple will support Steam VR and HTC Vive; Apple has announced Metal API for VR. 1. AUGMENTED REALITY At WWDC 2017, Apple announced several things including a new iPad Pro variant.  For readers of this site, the highlight was Apple's demonstration of augmented reality on an iPad and an iPhone on the new iOS 11.  Your iPhone or iPad would be like a 'window' that shows AR objects, similar to how Pokemon Go is played for example, except now your iPad or iPhone will be able to estimate the three dimensional surfaces within its view and place AR objects on it more realistically.  For Pokemon Go for example, Pikachu would not just be floating in space, but would appear to be standing on a sidewalk that you are pointing at.  A missed Pokeball would seem to hit the ground and roll off, following its conto...

This week on Immersive Shooter: top recommended 360 cameras, streaming VR, and an affordable AR headset

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I just posted an article on Immersive Shooter , one of the best resources for immersive journalists and professionals who produce 360 video and VR content.   If you haven't yet, you should check out Immersive Shooter.  Here are some of the stories that were posted this week: - Robert Hernandez gives his top recommendations for 360 cameras for professionals and for consumers . - Samsung Gear VR can now stream to Chromecast, not just Facebook .  This allows VR to be more social and lets your friends and family get an idea of what you're seeing in Gear VR. - Aryzon is an affordable Cardboard-inspired viewer for AR .   You can still sign up for their Kickstarter here , which has already blown past its funding goal. These and more stories are on Immersive Shooter!  You can understand why I think anyone interested in 360 cameras should bookmark their page, and why we've teamed up !