How to use VR virtual reality technology for iPhone?

2016 is a year marking the outstanding development of virtual reality VR technology (Virtual Reality) when a series of big technology brands such as Oculus, HTC and Sony have simultaneously released products. Virtual reality glasses. However, most of these product lines are quite expensive when users have to pay an amount of over £ 500 (equivalent to about 14 million) if you want to own a virtual reality glasses. Although at such a high price, these virtual reality glasses do not support the iOS operating system. So what should Mac and iOS users do if they want to experience VR virtual reality technology?

While it seems that Mac users still need to wait a long time to experience this great technology, there are a few options available for iOS users. Although that's not really the perfect virtual reality experience like using luxury products like the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, it can still tell you what virtual reality technology is like. Come on.

What is VR virtual reality technology for mobile phones?

Mobile VR virtual reality technology (Mobile VR) though does not give the full feel of using other normal VR headset products, but this is still a way for smartphone users to experience Experience this technology with a reasonable cost. Instead of experiencing large screen resolutions, sensors and realistic feelings like when using VR headsets, mobile VR is dependent on the display and sensor on your iPhone device. If the VR headset provides special VR lenses, mobile VR is just one way to keep your iPhone in front.

Mobile VR usage is that you will download applications that support VR technology to your device, then put the device into Mobile VR and put it on your head. The application will then use a multitude of sensors available on the iPhone to simulate your head movement and allow you to look around the virtual environment. Of course, using only smartphone sensors will not be as good as other high-tech VR devices and you may also experience lag when moving your head.

Reference: Experience with 5 applications for virtual reality glasses

Compared to Apple's biggest competitor, Samsung, the company has launched the famous Gear VR product, thanks to technology help from Oculus (the company that produces the VR series of Oculus Rift glasses. popular). Gear VR can bring advanced VR experiences with QHD format screens to integrate with Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge and above. What about iOS?

Reference: Samsung GearVR for Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge

Devices that support virtual reality use with iPhone

Google Cardboard

The cheapest way to be able to experience VR on your iPhone is to use Google Cardboard glasses. The reason because the material to make is cardboard and you can easily do it yourself. How to make Google Cardboard can be found on the Google website. Google Cardboard is also available at the Amazon website for about £ 5.29 (about VND 150,000). Of course this is just a "fire-fighting" solution for those who want to get used to VR and it is also quite inconvenient to use for a long time.

Homido VR

Dear Homido VR is an example for iOS users who want a better virtual reality technology experience on their device. Homido VR glasses have a comfortable design for users with soft pads to avoid damage to the skin when used, and also help to prevent light from coming out. In addition, it helps you adjust the distance between the two lenses and supports adjusting the distance between your eyes and the mobile device to help people with better vision.

You can order Homido VR on Amazon for £ 47.99 (equivalent to 1 million VND 400,000).

Merge VR

If you are looking for something better, Merge VR will be a good choice. Merge VR supports the size of iPhone as well as most smartphones today. With a sleek and distinctive purple color, Merge VR provides a solid and comfortable feel with ventilation holes and high elasticity.

The most interesting feature of the Merge VR glass is that it contains 2 buttons above the device, allowing you to interact with the appropriate VR applications such as to fire weapons or change the view mode. .

Merge VR is being sold on Amazon for £ 69.95 (equivalent to 1 million 960 thousand VND).

Carl Zeiss VR One Plus

Carl Zeiss VR One Plus glass is quite expensive compared to the above but it is a Mobile VR product worth using the most. This product is designed with elastic and adjustable strap to help fix the glass and make the user feel most comfortable.

Stylish and modern design helps users look not too silly to use. In addition, the glass also contains ventilation holes to help prevent the lens from clinging to steam. Unlike the first generation VR, VR One Plus contains a small tray that allows you to use both smartphones with 4.7 inch or 5.5 inch screen, which means whether you use iPhone 6 or 6 Plus can use this type of glass.

Unlike the vision of other Mobile VR types, the VR One glass provides a transparent glass plate in front of the phone screen, which allows the mobile device's Camera to be used to increase practicality when used.

Carl Zeiss VR One Plus is currently priced at £ 129.99 (approximately 3 million 600 thousand VND).

Reference: How to choose the best quality and affordable virtual reality glasses in Vietnam