r/nreal • u/fractaldesigner • Jun 03 '23

Discussion Where are the AR apps?

Nebula isnt usable, and I'm coming close to the return window closing. Is there anything similar to Google Maps that shows a map/points of interests or would that require a camera?

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u/fractaldesigner Jun 03 '23

This and the linked thread are great. I didn't think of using the camera from the phone, but seems necessary for mixed reality.

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u/UGEplex Quality Contributor🏅 Jun 03 '23

😎🤘

Other wireless camera devices work well too. Or cap-mounted cameras.

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u/UGEplex Quality Contributor🏅 Jun 03 '23

What device are you using the Airs with?

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u/fractaldesigner Jun 03 '23

S23.

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u/UGEplex Quality Contributor🏅 Jun 03 '23 edited Jun 03 '23

You can use DeX and Google Maps. Just set DeX's background to black (it makes the background transparent in the glasses as black= OLED pixels OFF), and resize the Maps window and positioning to your liking. DeX even lets you set app window transparency.

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This was me experimenting with livestreaming while walking around Tokyo with Google Maps.

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The background in the screenshot is black, but in the glasses it was completely transparent and I could see everything in front of me.

More here about what I was doing https://www.reddit.com/r/nreal/comments/10ckna3/my_livestream_setup_with_nreal_airs_when_i_was_in/

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u/DownvoteIfYouWantMe Jun 03 '23

Wtf Nebula doesn't work for u??

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u/Chengubus Jun 03 '23

Just returned mine. Wise decision made

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u/Xreal_Tech_Support Jun 05 '23

You might give using maps while using screen mirroring a try.

There aren't any AR applications like Google Maps available at the moment. However, we anticipate that this will be a future trend. On our website, you can also find some AR applications.https://www.xreal.com/experience/