Google makes virtual reality is getting closer. First, it has created available to each VR helmet out of cardboard, and now implemented in the YouTube app for iOS the ability to view any video absolute immersive. Updated YouTube client version 11.18 is already available for download.
The Cardboard project, born in the bowels of Google as an experiment, is slowly gaining popularity. It is a special helmet, which you can use to view the video in VR mode on any iPhone. The product, made of cardboard, can collect anyone. For your device you will need corrugated cardboard (extremely popular option package), a couple lenses, a couple small clasps, textile, rubber and magnet, and of the tools may need a dummy knife and glue.
Such a simple and effective access to the coveted virtual reality has attracted many users, but they faced the problem of lack of relevant content. So Google brought YouTube in a special section with panoramic videos, while watching that helmet Cardboard a feeling of full presence. But it was not enough, and now Google has taken the next step. In the YouTube app you can now view any video in the virtual reality mode.
To access this feature, you need the YouTube app for iOS to access the settings of the video and you will see there is a new icon with the image of the mask with Cardboard. Touch her, and the playback will switch to virtual reality mode. How it looks in practice — shows the animated image below.
Of course, viewing ordinary video in the virtual reality does not give the same sense of presence that provide the videos, shot with the help of special equipment. Nevertheless, the introduction of this feature in YouTube takes another step to popularize virtual reality technology to the masses.
