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[[Daydream]] is [[ | [[Daydream]] is a mobile [[Virtual Reality Platform]] developed by [[Google]]. It is built on top of [[Android Nougat]] and encompasses both software and hardware such as [[Daydream View#Daydream Ready Phones|Daydream-ready smartphones]], [[#Devices|HMDs]], and [[#Accessories|controllers]]. Daydream was [[Google VR]]'s high-end mobile VR platform and [[Cardboard]] was the low-end. It was unveiled at Google I/O 2016. | ||
==Devices== | ==Devices== | ||
The [[Daydream | The [[Daydream View]] consists of a [[Slide-on HMD]] that requires a Daydream-ready phone. Daydream-ready phones are new Android Nougat smartphones with special components such as special sensors and displays. These phones act the the processors and displays for the HMD. Daydream View differs from [[Cardboard]] as it only works with specific phones, not all phones. | ||
==Accessories== | ==Accessories== | ||
[[Daydream Controller]] - a small remote with a touchpad, 2 buttons, volume button and [[rotational tracking]]. | [[Daydream Controller]] - a small remote with a touchpad, 2 buttons, volume button and [[rotational tracking]]. | ||
==Daydream | ==Daydream Ready Phones== | ||
*[[Google Pixel]] | |||
*[[Google Pixel XL]] | |||
*[[Samsung Galaxy S8]] | |||
*[[Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus]] | |||
Smartphones act as the displays and processors for the Daydream HMDs. Unlike Google Cardboard, only Daydream-ready Android phones , not all phones can used for Daydream HMD. These phones have special sensors and screens needed for a quality VR experience. Google has partnered with [[Samsung]], [[LG]], [[HTC]], [[Huawei]], [[Xiaomi]], [[ZTE]], [[Asus]], and [[Alcatel]] to bring these phones to market. | Smartphones act as the displays and processors for the Daydream HMDs. Unlike Google Cardboard, only Daydream-ready Android phones , not all phones can used for Daydream HMD. These phones have special sensors and screens needed for a quality VR experience. Google has partnered with [[Samsung]], [[LG]], [[HTC]], [[Huawei]], [[Xiaomi]], [[ZTE]], [[Asus]], and [[Alcatel]] to bring these phones to market. | ||
==Platform== | ==Platform== | ||
[[Daydream Home]] | [[Daydream Home]] - [[Daydream Cast]] - [[Daydream Share]] | ||
[[Daydream | |||
===App Requirements=== | ===App Requirements=== | ||
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#App has a VR icon | #App has a VR icon | ||
#App has a 360 photosphere screenshot - used in VR version of [[Google Play]] store. | #App has a 360 photosphere screenshot - used in VR version of [[Google Play]] store. | ||
==Apps== | |||
[[Daydream Labs]] - a collection of demos built by [[Google]]. | |||
[[Gunjack Next]] - spaceship turret shooter made by [[CCP]]. | |||
[[Twilight Pioneers]] - ARPG (Action Role-Play Game) by [[NetEase]] | |||
Google app such as [[Play Movies]], [[Google Street View]], [[Photos]], and [[YouTube VR]]. | |||
==Developer== | ==Developer== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
'''November 10, 2016''' - Daydream View was released. | |||
'''October 4, 2016''' - [[Daydream View]] was announced. | |||
'''May 18, 2016''' - Daydream Platform was announced at [[Google I/O 2016]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
[[Category:Virtual Reality Platforms]] | [[Category:Virtual Reality Platforms]] | ||