2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
Google is bringing virtual reality closer and closer. First, she created an accessible VR helmet out of cardboard, and now she has implemented the ability to watch absolutely any video with the effect of immersion in the YouTube app for Android.
The project, which was born in the bowels of Google as an experiment, is gradually gaining popularity. Recall that this is a special helmet made of cardboard, with which you can watch video in virtual reality mode on any smartphone running Android. We talked in detail about its manufacture here, and in this article we shared our impressions of use with you.
Such simple and effective access to the coveted virtual reality attracted many users, but they faced the problem of lack of relevant content. Therefore, Google has created a special section on YouTube with, when viewing which in the Cardboard helmet, you get the feeling of complete presence. But that wasn't enough, and now Google has taken the next step. YouTube for Android now has the ability to watch absolutely any video in virtual reality mode.
To access this function, you just need to open the video settings in the YouTube application, and you will see a new icon with the image of the Cardboard mask. Touch it and playback will switch to virtual reality mode. How it looks in practice - the animated image below demonstrates.
Of course, watching an ordinary video in virtual reality does not give the same effect of presence that videos shot with the help of special equipment provide. Nevertheless, the introduction of this feature on YouTube takes another step towards the popularization of virtual reality technology to the general public.
Have you tried watching videos on Cardboard? And how are your impressions?
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