Less than a week after ARKit 1.5 became available to the public through the iOS 11.3 update, the App Store has its first app with AR features (Artsy) to leverage Apple’s AR toolkit update.
Using ARKit’s new vertical surface detection capabilities, Artsy gives users with compatible iPhones and iPads to view the art retailer’s collection of more than 800,000 pieces of art, including famous works and examples from emerging artists, on the walls of their own homes and offices. Customers can then purchase or bid on items they like, with over 500,000 eligible for acquisition.
Isca… more
Source: Artsy Claims Crown as First App to Take Advantage of ARKit’s New Wall-Crawling Abilities
