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Augmented Reality Stickers

Google's AR Stickers for Pixel Introduce Living Characters

— December 12, 2017 — Tech
Google is now introducing AR Stickers for its Pixel smartphone, introducing a fun way for phone users to add living emoji characters to their photos and videos.

To use these augmented reality stickers, Pixel users are able to open their camera app, switch to the AR Stickers mode and select a sticker pack. To introduce its new AR Stickers, Google is introducing animated characters from Netflix’s Stranger Things, including Eleven eating an Eggo waffle. As well as being able to bring new life to one's photos with AR Stickers of the cast of Stranger Things, Pixel phone users may also incorporate Stormtroopers from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, animated Foodmojis and 3D Text stickers.

Once captured in the form of a photo or video, the content with AR Stickers can easily be shared on social media.
Trend Themes
1. Augmented Reality Stickers - Augmented reality stickers are a fun and interactive way for smartphone users to enhance their photos and videos with animated characters.
2. Living Emoji Characters - Using augmented reality technology, users can add living emoji characters to their photos and videos, creating a unique and engaging experience.
3. AR Stickers for Social Media - AR stickers provide a new way for users to create and share content on social media platforms, increasing user engagement and interaction.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone - Smartphone manufacturers can incorporate AR sticker features into their devices, providing users with an innovative and entertaining camera experience.
2. Entertainment - Entertainment companies can leverage AR sticker technology to create new interactive marketing campaigns and engage with their audience in exciting ways.
3. Social Media - Social media platforms can integrate AR sticker functionality into their apps, allowing users to easily create and share interactive content with their followers.
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