The excitement surrounding virtual reality and VR techn9ology has really taken off in the last couple of years. With this, many manufacturers and developers have come out with products that cater to the consumer base’s needs of exploring virtual reality. VR tech has even arrived on mobile devices, and as such, Google made sure they take a slice of this pie. In order to experience VR content on your Google phone, you need Google Daydream and Cardboard apps.
But in order for these to work, subsequently, you need to have Google VR Services. This is an app inside the Google OS which allows for the handling of VR software and provides compatibility for this sort of tech. The latest version is Google VR Services 1.12.177372015.
What’s new?
The newest build doesn’t bring much in terms of features, but adds a very important functionality to the mix. With this new build, this tech becomes compatible with Google Pixel 2 and the new Google Daydream View headset. The latest means of experiencing VR on your mobile device are here and those that have already settled on upgrading will need this update in order to get the full benefit of their purchase.
Downloading Google VR Services 1.12.177372015
It only takes a second to update to the latest version. The easiest way to do it is through Google’s own Play Store platform. You can update the app internally, meaning that your phone will pick up the newest build and slap it over your existent version. If you don’t already have a version of this app installed, it’s just going to make room for it on your phone.
If you can’t do that at the moment, you could always install it manually through the APK file. Simply download the Google VR Services 1.12.177372015 APK file into your phone and then run it from your phone screen. It should only take a moment for you to go through the installation guide, ultimately installing the latest build onto your device. The first method is definitely easier but not by a lot, so either way you shouldn’t have any problems
Tons of apps to explore
It’s definitely worth it to make your phone compatible with the latest VR tech toys. On top of better hardware, users can also enjoy a huge collection of VR apps. From games to educational apps, you can find pretty much everything. Even so, top companies in the industry have only scratched the surface and there’s a lot more potential to be tapped when it comes to VR. It won’t be long before the true power of Virtual Reality will help make amazing advancements in a multitude of fields, from education to architecture and many more.
