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Android N to have added Virtual Reality support with dedicated 'VR helper service'

Google's Android N second developer preview has been released and apart from new emojis, Android developers will be able to add in new VR capabilities to their apps.

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Tech2 News Staff|Apr 18, 2016, 12:55:31 IST

Google's Android N second developer preview has been released and apart from new emojis, Android developers will be able to add in new VR capabilities to their apps.Discovered by ArsTechnica, the new Android N preview comes with something called a 'VR helper service' or 'VR Listener' which is accessible by going into Settings > Apps > Configure apps > Special Access > VR Helper services.[caption id="attachment_309748" align="aligncenter" width="281"]VR helper Image: ArsTechnica[/caption]According to the site, this will most likely work similar to the 'Notification access' screen. On the VR Helper list, you will be able to see the apps that are will be able to use the VR API and users can allow or deny the permissions to the app from using this feature.You will get a permissions warning with regards to VR service which states, "

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First Published:Apr 18, 2016, 12:55:31 IST
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