AR Revolutionizes Drawing Lessons | The Xreal Beam Pro Lacks Necessary Power for Seamless AR Experience | Google Expands 3D/AR Images in Search Results

Welcome to today's Augmented Reality news.

Hi fellow AR fans.

Today's topic is about AR apps in entertainment, more info about the tech behind how AR is being used and Google showing 3D/AR search results.

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Today’s Topics:

• Revolutionizing Drawing Lessons with Augmented Reality

• The Xreal Beam Pro Shows Promise, but Lacks Necessary Power for Seamless AR Experiences

• Google Expands 3D/AR Images in Search Results Beyond Initial Pilot

Revolutionizing Drawing Lessons with Augmented Reality

Sketch AR is an app that uses augmented reality to teach people how to draw. The key features of Sketch AR include:

Key points:

• Augmented Reality Drawing: Sketch AR uses your smartphone's camera to display virtual artwork on a physical sheet of paper. You can then trace the lines and shapes to create your own drawing.

• Step-by-Step Lessons: The app provides a variety of drawing lessons, from beginner to advanced, that guide you through the process of recreating the virtual artwork on your paper[1][2].

• Accessible for Beginners: Sketch AR allows anyone, even those with no prior drawing experience, to create artwork by simply tracing the augmented reality images[1][2].

• Cost-Effective: Rather than paying for expensive drawing lessons, Sketch AR provides an affordable way to learn how to draw using just your smartphone[1][2].

• Variety of Content: The app offers a wide range of drawing subjects, from characters and animals to landscapes and still lifes, catering to diverse artistic interests[1][2].

Overall, Sketch AR democratizes the art of drawing by making it accessible and approachable for people of all skill levels through the use of augmented reality technology.

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The Xreal Beam Pro Shows Promise, but Lacks Necessary Power for Seamless AR Experiences

The text discusses two potential paths for augmented reality (AR) devices: the all-in-one approach, like the smartphone or Vision Pro path, and the unbundled approach, where the AR system is made up of multiple devices that can be upgraded and swapped as needed. The Xreal Beam Pro is an example of the unbundled approach, as it is a $199 Android device intended to be used as a companion to Xreal's AR glasses.

Key Points:

• The Beam Pro can be used to stream content and control apps on the AR glasses, but it feels underpowered and unfinished.

• The Beam Pro has a dual camera rig that can capture 3D photos and videos, and a second USB-C port for charging the device and connecting to the glasses simultaneously.

• The Beam Pro runs NebulaOS, Xreal's version of Android designed for use with AR glasses, which includes an app launcher and control center.

• The remote control functionality of the Beam Pro when used with the AR glasses doesn't always work reliably.

Google Expands 3D/AR Images in Search Results Beyond Initial Pilot

Google has been rolling out 3D/AR images more widely in its search results since 2019. Some key points:

• Google first tested 3D/AR images in 2019, including for products and other items.

• The feature has now expanded beyond the initial pilot/beta, with 3D objects appearing for more sites and retailers.

• Google dropped its AR/3D early adopter program in 2021 but the feature has continued to expand.

• Google has used 3D/AR for products, animals, and other objects in search results.

• However, Google has also removed many of the 3D models and objects it previously supported in search.

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