What Is Augmented Reality?

Generally speaking, augmented reality apps let users “see” through the cameras on their devices.

The apps then add data delivered from the Internet to the image being shown.

Children playing with augmented reality on iPhone with lego castle in the background

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Probably the most famous example of augmented reality is Pokemon Go.

It also happens to be a terrific example of how the technology can work.

WithPokemon Go, you pop launch the app and then point your smartphone at something.

The app displays what’s being “seen” through your phone’s camera.

Then, if a Pokemon is nearby, the digital character appears to exist in the real world.

Another useful example is the Vivino app, which helps you track the wines you drink.

All you need is an app that offers augmented reality features.

Thanks to iOS 11 and ARKit, there’s been an explosion of AR apps.

Check out 12 of our favorite AR apps for the iPhone and iPad.

you might be sure the LiDAR system is going to be helpful towards making AR even better.

Amikasa solves that by superimposing furniture into your room.

Vivino:Take pictures of the bottle of wine you drink, and the app recognizes it.

The fun is that the zombies show up in the real world, right in front of you.

Looking for even more augmented reality apps?

Check outThe 10 Best iPhone Augmented Reality (AR) Apps.

These would be likeGoogle GlassorSnap Spectacles which are used for taking pictures in Snapchat but connected to your iPhone.

Google Glass, for instance, was largely a failure and is no longer produced.

But Apple has a track record of making technology fashionable and integrated into our daily lives.

If any company can produce AR glasses that are widely used, Apple is probably the one.