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On Monday, the mobile chip giant introduced its software development kit (SDK) for smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 820 along with virtual reality headsets. With the introduction of its SDK, the chipmaker has made it easier for developers to create apps and games that would run on snapdragon based hardware.
According to tech advisor, Digicaptial, the VR and augmented reality market will be worth $ 120 billion by the year 2020. The latest VR SDK is integrated by the chipmaker’s Symphony System Manager. This manager of the company handles the CPU, GPU and also takes care of the performance management division. The chip designer, to this, stated that as it is integrated with the SSM, it will get better power management as well as will be able to maintain stable rates.
The latest SDK provides developers to gain access to advanced VR features; furthermore it will be provided to the developers for free via the Qualcomm Developer Network during the second quarter of 2016. The advanced features on the SDK allow developers to simplify development and attain most efficient performance along with power via the Snapdragon 820.
Furthermore, it’s a more efficient way for the developers to spread a processing workload on various processing cores. THE VR SDK is expected to have features like digital signal processing sensor fusion, which with the help of the 820’s sensor core can combine data from gyroscopes and accelerometers. This further allows in faster transformation of 3D images along with better power performance.
Qualcomm is aiming at unleashing the true potential of high end mobile devices with the help of its Software development kit – as it would allow developers to start building apps and games for the optimum customer experience. However the VR experience won’t be as intense as it will be on Oculus Rift headset but it will be quite close to it.
The social media network’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that VR would be the next biggest social platform in the industry. Many other technology companies have been involved in this, for instance HP is using the latest technology for 3D printing while various others are aiming to use it for medical, engineering purposes. Most of these companies are expected to start shipping the products later this year, which makes it evident that Qualcomm has lacked behind a bit in that race – but better late than never.
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