It may have taken two years, but Google has finally launched its 360-degree video and film app, Spotlight Stories, on iOS.
Originally developed by Motorola as a "new storytelling platform," the app was introduced by Google in late 2013 for Motorola phones, only expanding to include all Android devices earlier this year.
A 360-focus
Earlier this year, Google added 360-degree video functionality to YouTube, where a user could use their keyboard to view videos from all angles
You can also view these clips using Google Cardboard or other similar VR headset for a full VR experience.
The 360-degree films in Spotlight Stories doesn't currently have the option to use Google Cardboard or any other virtual reality headset, meaning you won't get a full "immersive" VR experience, but it is does still promote a new filming method.
Google explains that Spotlight Sphere uses "360° spherical cinema-quality video, sound sphere audio, and sensor fusion techniques."
This means that you can hold up your handset or tablet, and move it around full 360-degrees to view the films from any angle.
Google is expected to release some of its Spotlight Stories films on YouTube sometime this year as well.
Via TechCrunch
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