PHAROS AR is an augmented reality app that lets Android users to step into Childish Gambino’s personal universe, enjoy music and even share the experience with others. The free app invites users to "enter the portal," explore an imaginative augmented reality world and activate hidden glyphs. From there, app users are able to embark on a journey through multiple worlds within an open space.
While the augmented reality experience can certainly be had on one's own, the PHAROS AR app is built on Google’s ARCore, which makes interactions with other players possible. Although the app is more about a visual and audio experience than gaming, PHAROS AR offers a creative way for people to rediscover familiar surroundings through music.
Multiplayer Music Apps
Childish Gambino's PHAROS AR Invites Users to Embark on a Virtual Journey
Trend Themes
1. Augmented Reality Music Experiences - Creating immersive augmented reality music experiences that allow users to explore new worlds and interact with other players through music.
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Industry Implications
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2. Mobile Gaming - Incorporating augmented reality features into mobile gaming apps to enhance multiplayer experiences and create new opportunities for social interaction.
3. Augmented Reality Development - Investing in the development of augmented reality technologies and platforms that cater to music enthusiasts and provide them with innovative ways to experience and showcase music.