Google Daydream

Daydream View
Developer Google
Type
Release date November 10, 2016
Introductory price Daydream View: US$79
Operating system Native: Android (Nougat and up)
Predecessor Google Cardboard
Website vr.google.com/daydream

Daydream is a virtual reality (VR) platform developed by Google for Android Nougat, the seventh major version of the Android mobile operating system.[1][2] It was announced at the Google I/O developer conference in May 2016,[1][2] with the first VR headset released on November 10, 2016.[3]

Contrasting from Google's first VR platform, Google Cardboard, Daydream is built into the Android operating system starting with the release of Android 7.1 Nougat. The platform includes both software and hardware specifications, designating compatible phones "Daydream-ready".

Hardware

Phones

Daydream will only work on certain newer phones with specific components. Google announced at the Google I/O conference that eight hardware partners will make Daydream-ready phones: Samsung, HTC, LG, Xiaomi, Huawei, ZTE, Asus and Alcatel.[4] Phones will dedicate processing power to the Daydream mode in order to reduce latency and prevent nausea.[2]

As of December 2016, these are the compatible Daydream view compatible phones[5]:

Daydream compatible phone
Phone Manufacturer System-on-a-chip Date since Note
Axon 7[6] ZTE Snapdragon 820 July 27, 2016 First daydream ready phone
Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones[7][8] Google (manufactured by HTC) Snapdragon 821 October 4, 2016
Moto Z and Moto Z Force[9][10] Lenovo Snapdragon 820 November 10`6 Require Android Nougat update

While Nexus 6P is used during the development of Daydream, it is not a Daydream ready phone due to overheating and throttling issues.

Headset

An early representation of Google's design of a Daydream-compatible headset

The Google Daydream View was announced on October 4, 2016, as the first headset for Daydream.[11][12][13] Daydream-ready smartphones can be placed in the front compartment of the Daydream View and then viewed in VR through the Daydream View's two lenses. The View distinguished itself from previous VR head mounts by being constructed out of a light-weight cloth material, as well as featuring capacitive nubs and an NFC chip to simplify the process of setting up virtual reality viewing.[14]

The Daydream View was released on November 10, 2016.[3][15]

The Daydream View launched in a "Slate" color option. Two new color choices, "Crimson" and "Snow", will be available starting December 8, 2016.[16]

Controller

Daydream headsets are packaged with a wireless controller. This controller can be used for interacting with the virtual world through button presses or through waving the device. On-board sensors are used to track the orientation of the controller and approximate the position of the user's hand. The Daydream View's controller can be stored inside the headset while not in use.[13]

Software

In May 2016 at the Google I/O developer conference, Google announced that a virtual reality (VR) mode called "Daydream" would be coming to the new version of its Android mobile operating system.[1][2]

The VR mode lets players use virtual reality apps, including YouTube, Google Maps Street View, Google Play Movies & TV, and Google Photos in an immersive view. Third-party developers can also make VR apps, and Google recruited media companies like Netflix and Ubisoft for entertainment apps.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Robertson, Adi; Miller, Ross (May 18, 2016). "Daydream is Google's Android-powered VR platform". The Verge. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Amadeo, Ron (May 18, 2016). "Gear VRs for everyone! Google turns Android into a VR-ready OS: Daydream". Ars Technica. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Jazayeri, Mike (November 1, 2016). "Daydream View coming to stores November 10th". Google. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  4. ↑ Opam, Kwame (May 18, 2016). "Samsung, HTC, Huawei, LG will build Android Daydream VR phones". The Verge. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  5. ↑ https://vr.google.com/daydream/phones/
  6. ↑ Swider, Matt (July 13, 2016). "ZTE Axon 7 release date and price put Google Daydream within reach". TechRadar. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  7. ↑ Savov, Vlad (October 4, 2016). "Pixel 'phone by Google' announced". The Verge. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  8. ↑ Velazco, Chris (October 4, 2016). "Google's Pixel and Pixel XL might make you forget those Nexuses". Engadget. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  9. ↑ Steve, Billy (November 21, 2016). "Moto Z and Moto Z Force will be Daydream compatible with Android Nougat upgrade". Engadget. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  10. ↑ Carman, Ashley (November 21, 2016). "Moto Z and Moto Z Force will be Daydream compatible with Android Nougat upgrade". The Verge. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  11. ↑ Bavor, Clay (October 4, 2016). "Daydream: Bringing high-quality VR to everyone". Google. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  12. ↑ Roettgers, Janko (October 3, 2016). "Google to Unveil First Daydream Virtual Reality Headset Tuesday, Likely Priced $79 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  13. 1 2 Robertson, Adi; Kastrenakes, Jacob (October 4, 2016). "Google's Daydream View VR headset goes on sale next month for $79". The Verge. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  14. ↑ Amadeo, Ron (October 5, 2016). "Daydream VR hands-on: Google's "dumb" VR headset is actually very clever". Ars Technica. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  15. ↑ Robertson, Adi (November 1, 2016). "Google's Daydream VR headset is coming November 10th". The Verge. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  16. ↑ Whitwam, Ryan (December 1, 2016). "Google Daydream View headsets in Crimson and Snow colors available for pre-order, shipping on December 8th". Android Police. Retrieved December 1, 2016.

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