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[[Daydream]] is [[Google]]'s mobile [[Virtual Reality Platform]]. Built on top of [[Android N]], Daydream encompasses both software along with hardware such as Daydream-ready smartphones, [[#Devices|HMDs]] and [[#Accessories|controllers]].  Unveiled in Google I/O 2016, Daydream is [[Google VR]]'s high-end mobile VR platform while [[Cardboard]] is the low-end.
[[Daydream]] is [[Google]]'s mobile [[Virtual Reality Platform]]. Built on top of [[Android Nougat]], Daydream encompasses both software along with hardware such as [[Daydream View#Daydream Ready Phones|Daydream-ready smartphones]], [[#Devices|HMDs]] and [[#Accessories|controllers]].  Unveiled in Google I/O 2016, Daydream is [[Google VR]]'s high-end mobile VR platform while [[Cardboard]] is the low-end.
 
==Devices==
==Devices==
The [[Daydream HMD]] consists of a [[Slide-on HMD]] that requires a Daydream-ready phone. Daydream-ready phones are new Android N smartphones with special components such as special sensors and displays. These phones act the the processors and displays for the HMD. Daydream HMD differs from [[Cardboard]] as it only works with specific phones, not all phones.  
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 View Controller]] - a small remote with a touchpad, 2 buttons, volume button and [[rotational tracking]].
 
==Daydream Ready Phones==
*[[Google Pixel]]
*[[Google Pixel XL]]


==Daydream-ready Phones==
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.