Augmented reality certainly makes for an interesting topic, doesn’t it? An article from techcrunch.com makes the case for augmented reality from a business perspective. The technology itself has yet to realize its full commercial potential and the possibility of AR targeting the tablet/smartphone market, with its potential user base ranging in the hundreds of millions, has been noted.
Apple has already acquired Metaio, which is an AR startup, while Google has invested $500 million in Magic Leap. Those are just two examples that point towards a bright future for AR. One can easily expect more brands to roll out augmented reality apps within the next three to five years or so. The pieces of a soon-to-be mature AR ecosystem are beginning to emerge.
