During the WWDC 2018 Apple keynote address, Apple introduced iOS 12. The new update will have the largest base when it goes live, able too work on all devices currently capable of running iOS 11. One of the key focuses of iOS 12 is AR integration and experiences, thus, the company introduced ARkit 2. ARkit is Apple’s foundation for augmented reality experiences and the following features are the focus in this new update:
- Improved face tracking
- Realistic rendering
- 3D object detection
- Persistent experiences
- Shared experiences
Apple also introduced USDZ, the new compact, single-file format that is optimized for sharing AR.
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Source: Shacknews WWDC 2018: Apple Announces ARKit 2, Focusing On Shared Multiplayer AR Environments