Facebook will also have an app for virtual reality glasses
The head of the social network Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg , has already expressed its support for virtual reality technology on numerous occasions A trend that is on the rise, developing to reach a good number of users, and trying to radically change the experience of using technology. A bet that Zuckerberg already made clear with the purchase of the Oculus Rift project last year, and that now seems to be completed with the development of a own application to enjoy this experience, in a social way, through virtual reality.
This is stated by the newspaper The WallStreet Journal, confirming the development of an application for Facebook for completely new mobiles and focused on taking advantage of this technology. Something that, on the other hand, had already been rumored at the beginning of the year Of course, at the moment few details are known beyond knowing that his experience will focus on the videos and content in 360 degrees In other words, an immersive experience where the user, Through the glasses Oculus Rift, he is the real protagonist choosing what to see and at what time just by directing his head towards that place. Although this may only be one of its functions.
According to the newspaper's sources, the application is in its early stages of development, focusing on this content captured with a collection of cameras to capture the 360 degrees of the environment.In addition, it would be created for both the platform Android, and for iOS At the moment it is unknown name or release date, since it is still in its first steps, still requiring a long period of work to complete the experience.
On Facebook they have already verified that the introduction of videos on walls , either for users or as a means of getting more income and continuing to expand its community. It is logical, then, that the leap be made to the format of the future in which other companies are also working. In fact, Zuckerberg already confirmed that Facebook would have support for 360-degree videos, enjoying this type of content directly without leaving the social network. However, it seems that beyond a mere function within this social network, it will also have its own application for mobile devices.
At the moment, and waiting for the Oculus Rift glasses to go on sale, which is scheduled forfirst quarter of 2016, we have to wait to find out more details about what Facebook is up to . However, other companies like Google don't waste time creating applications of spherical photos and other content to use in your low cost virtual reality glasses known as Cardboard (carton). A terrain where Samsung and its Gear VR are also present, already available for the public. A trend that is on the rise and that seeks a new experience for users. Of course, it is necessary to have one of these special glasses and an appropriate application that controls everything. Has the time for virtual reality arrived after so many years? Will Facebook give you a social way to interact? At the moment we can only wait for new leaks.
