Are the new Cardboard 2.0 virtual glasses better than the old ones? Yes, here’s why.
In the race of virtual devices, Google wants to give first and position itself in the market with a low-cost solution that brings virtual reality to millions of consumers. That is why they have presented the new virtual glasses Cardboard 2.0, where they have worked on new software as well as on the materials and design. Their new proposal adapts to the trend of cell phone manufacturers to launch larger devices, up to 6″. Now the system is more effective since the interaction with the content has been improved thanks to the integration of a new button that replaces the NFC magnet that they had until now.
The new features of Cardboard 2.0 virtual glasses:
Easier and faster to assemble. It’s a three-step process, taking just a few seconds to pop in a Nexus 6 or iPhone 6 and start trying out the different VR options included in the cardboard demo app.
Size matters. Google has made a small tweak to the design and packaging so it comes in a more compact brick like box. About 4.6 * 13.5 * 6.7 cm. What does this mean? Larger phones can now fit, like the Nexus 6 and overall the cardboard is thicker and sturdier, with larger lenses to compensate for the larger screen diagonal. The new button. Instead of the magnetic switch, the new one is a piece of conductive foam that functions as the main input device when using Cardboard, now working with iPhone and Android. A new SDK and Cardboard app means iOS is now fully compatible.
More quality. The new Cardboard protects the lenses when we are not using them thanks to the new design. A system has been designed to cover the lenses and the shape of the viewfinder itself protects the other end. Another highlight is the integration of a QR code that allows you to adjust existing content to the new model. Google’s software has an SDK version compatible with the iOS operating system that allows developing software for Cardboard also on Apple devices. This software is available in the official Carboard app at Software App Cardboard iTunes. In Two Reality we always work with the newest models of virtual glasses to get the best experience for our users. Click here if you want more information, to see the new models or to buy your Cardboard 2.0