Google Play Services for AR

Google LLC

About this app

Google Play Services for AR is automatically installed and updated on supported devices. This service unlocks augmented reality (AR) experiences built using ARCore. Automatic updates ensure that apps with AR functionality work without requiring an additional download.

This service was previously known as ARCore. Install this service and unlock new ways to shop, learn, create and experience the world together.


https://developers.google.com/ar/arcore_open_source_licenses

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Ratings and reviews

For those who have no idea what this app is even for: This provides apps on the phone with a way to use the camera and sensors to put a 3D object into your camera view. It's called augmented reality, and it's not a new thing, but Google opted to make it easier to do. Making it an app instead of hiding it in the firmware means faster updates. it works well enough, though is limited to a demo for. The world object detection is a bit... blah.

Like many others, this app is now interfering with my ability to use other apps. Pokémon Go specifically. I tried uninstalling both, but after reinstalling I am still told that I need to update this app. Very frustrating, as it does not seem to have a fix. I never use the AR function, so for this to be ruining my otherwise great experience, is disappointing. The app may function as it should on it's own, but when used in tandem with other apps, it causes nothing but issues. I would give 0 stars.

After the recent update, a notification appeared to uninstall because it is no longer supported. I clicked to uninstall it, twice. Yet, it's still taking up space on my phone. Very few apps work properly if at all, now. More apps fail with each update. It's almost as if Samsung and Google are sending out these updates to cause issues on purpose, to force people to buy new. I'll be ditching the smartphone altogether, instead.

What's new

Google Play Services for AR is automatically installed and updated on eligible devices so that apps on the Google Play Store with AR functionality work without having to download and install anything further.

New in this version:
• Updated list of supported devices.