The Google Daydream You Should Know
Through Daydream, Google seriously wants to set new standards for portable VR content presentation. Here, we will inform the Google Daydream that you should know. Google focuses on two aspects, the provision of virtual reality platform and the hardware, the form of headsets and all the supporting factors. Daydream refers to the platform which built on the Android operating system and utilizing Material Design that consists of software and list of hardware specifications.
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The Daydream View device more resembles Samsung Gear VR rather than Cardboard. The difference does not exclusively support the headphones of certain manufacturers only. The operation is also similar to Gear VR, the user just open the lid up front then inserts the Android handset and activates the VR mode. In a press conference, Clay Bavor as a representative of the development team said that the Daydream View convenience factor is their primary concern. The Developers use soft fabrics and lighter than other rival product to prevent the smartphone scratches.
The main uniqueness of Daydream View is the presence of wireless motion controller in each bundle. This peripheral gives you the flexibility to interact in the virtual world through clicks on buttons or gestures. It can be used as menu navigation, gameplay, and walk in Google Street View. Onboard sensors in the View are able to track the orientation of the controller and estimate the position of your hand.
There are many applications that support Daydream including CNN VR, Mekorama VR, Hunters Gate, The Turning Forest, The Guardian VR, Fantastic Beasts, Hulu VR, YouTube VR, and Daydream games. The Daydream games such as Danger Goat, Wonderglade, Gunjack 2: End of Shift, Need for Speed: No Limits VR, and Home Run Derby.
In addition, there is a virtual reality version of Google's own creations such as Google Play, Street View, Play Movies, and Google Photos. New Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are confirmed to support Daydream too. To be compatible, the handset should at least be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip with at least 4GB of RAM, running on Android 7.0 Nougat, and having an AMOLED screen.