ARCore is Android’s version of Apple ARKit. It’s a baked-in augmented reality platform that developers can leverage. It’s different from the now-discontinued Tango, another AR effort by Google that relies on custom hardware requirements. ARCore is less powerful than Tango, but that’s okay. It’s meant to be more accessible. Google said it will work with 100 million existing and upcoming devices. ARCore is a platform that enables Android app developers to quickly and easily build AR experiences into their apps and games. It can use your Android device’s camera, processors, and motion sensors in order to serve up immersive interactions. Google has been exploring AR for a while, thanks to Tango which required a phone with custom hardware like two extra cameras. However, ARCore is a more accessible tech
