The idea from Google at the moment is more into putting that extra bit of focus on virtual reality on its Daydream virtual reality framework. Mr. Amit Singh the vice president of the company in the domain of virtual reality shared updates on its previous but still active attempts in the area, i.e. Google Cardboard.Mr. Singh further added that up till now, the company has delivered 10 Million Cardboard virtual reality sets. Plus it has witnessed a real escalation in downloads for these cardboard apps that has by now touched the mark of 160 million. The variety span for these cardboard apps is 30 and each one of them have been downloaded for at least one million times.These stats and thoughts were shared by Mr. Singh live on stage in an event, (Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona) today.To be treated as a core landmark, one that exhibits the fact the despite Google’s focus on the next iteration of its virtual reality attempts in associated with Daydream to cover broader span of users and devices. Daydream compatible Smartphones may become virtual reality headsets or hands-free.The original release of prior version cardboard are showing some great pace and momentum. Not very long ago and just few month back in July 2016, Google stated that it has touched the landmark of five million headsets that were shipped since the day it was originally launched back in the year 2014.Mr. Singh in addition added an updated based on Daydream that was classified by him as a “further immersive” experience when compared to Cardboard plus the outcomes of what Google may have learned and perceived as of the initial artifact. He added that users that rely on Daydream-ready hand and headsets are watching about forty percent minutes each week. The stats no would work like 100 Daydream apps per 6 handsets that are intended to explore and study the markets in further depth.With more than 50% of the entire content usage on Daydream the major share is of YouTube’s content, Singh added, furthermore things are going to derive further focus and attention on the provision of further first-rate (expert but not importantly charged) content in a series on desired platforms.2017 will be the year for significant growth in this domain, Singh added. According to him, there have been more than one million visit and views of an NFL series in the United States. At present in EU, Google is in association with Sky Virtual Reality and announced today that, a virtual reality inventiveness as of EU controlled pay – TV provider.This makes it clear that Sky VR would soon be coming to Daydream. The starting content will comprise of both original and primary movies, together with programs that are supplementary. Singh further added that some of the movies may be a red carpet exhibit for movies like Star Wars, some Sky Sports Experiences and selected clops from Jungle Book. These events of course would be backed with some celebrity colours like David Beckham and sports like Football and Formula One. HBO, Hulu and Netflix are other big names that are partnering the Daydream platform with Google.
