One of the more obvious benefits that vertical surface detection will bring to iPhone and iPad apps with the spring 1.5 update to Apple’s ARKit platform is the ability to hang virtual artwork that rests realistically on walls.
In the meantime, developers wishing to emulate the experience have resorted to shortcuts, with Art.com and Houzz among the latest members of this anxious AR club.
Both apps enable customers to view how artwork looks in their homes or offices and then purchase the pieces they preview, though Houzz also peddles furniture and other home decor products. Each app takes… more
Source: Apple AR: Art.com & Houzz Apps Take Imaginative Approaches to Hang AR Art Until ARKit Update Arrives
