They're some of the most incredible creatures to have ever roamed our planet, and now you can bring dinosaurs into your home through augmented reality (AR).
Google has launched new AR effects that let you turn your home into your own Jurassic World.
Archana Kannan, Group Product Manager, AR Experiences, explained: “We're partnering with Universal Brand Development, Amblin Entertainment and Ludia to bring 10 dinosaurs from the franchise film ‘Jurassic World’ to Google Search.
“Watch the massive T. Rex stomp in your living room or gaze up at a majestic Brachiosaurus as it towers above a neighbourhood tree.”
To bring dinosaurs into your home, simply search for a dinosaur on Google on your smartphone, and tap ‘View in 3D’.
You’ll then be able to rotate or zoom in to explore every aspect of the magnificent creature.
Users can choose to view 10 dinosaurs - Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Pteranodon, and Parasaurolophus.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to bring 3D dinosaurs into your home.
How to bring 3D dinosaurs into your home
Android
- Search for ‘dinosaur’ or one of the 10 dinosaurs listed above on the Google app or any Android browser
- Tap ‘View in 3D’
- Pinch the screen to zoom in and out on the dinosaurs, or drag to move them around your home
iOS
- To view the dinosaurs, you’ll need to be using iOS 11 plus - you can check which operating system and update by going to Settings > General > Software Update
- Search for ‘dinosaur’ or one of the 10 dinosaurs listed above on the Google app or on google.com with Chrome or Safari
- Tap ‘View in 3D’
- Pinch the screen to zoom in and out on the dinosaurs, or drag to move them around your home
