Augmented reality and virtual reality have been in the news more recently as new products that enable the functionality continue to flood the market like the Asus ZenFone AR smartphone. Announced at CES 2017, the smartphone is Project Tango-enabled and ready to be used with Google Daydream when it comes to multimedia experiences.
The Asus ZenFone AR smartphone is packed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor as well as 8GB of RAM. The device features a 5.7-inch display with a WQHD resolution, while the camera on the rear of the device features a staggering 23MP camera sensor.
The Asus ZenFone AR smartphone is purported to be the thinnest and lightest Project Tango-enabled device out there with a design that rivals other creations from premium smartphone manufacturers.
VR-Ready Smartphones
The Asus ZenFone AR Smartphone is Ready for AR and VR at CES 2017
Trend Themes
1. Vr-ready Smartphones - The convergence of AR/VR technologiees into smartphones is creating new opportunities
2. Project Tango-enabled Devices - Smartphone hardware capabilities are now able to support advanced software technologies like Project Tango
3. Lightweight AR/VR Devices - Light and thin AR/VR devices are becoming more desirable for their ease of use
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Manufacturing - Smartphone manufacturers have an opportunity to position themselves to lead the market in AR/VR capabilities
2. Mobile App Development - Creating apps for new AR/VR enabled devices like the Asus ZenFone AR smartphone is opening up new markets for mobile app developers
3. Entertainment - With advanced AR/VR capabilities in handheld devices like smartphones, content creators in the entertainment industry can explore entirely new media experiences