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Did you upgrade your app for the HoloLens 2 device?

New features of the HoloLens 2 device:

Ergonomic design

Where HoloLens 1 is not very comfortable for its users to wear for a long time due to its non-adjustable structure, HoloLens 2 takes care of the center of gravity to fit all shapes and sizes of human heads. The new design is sleek, three times more comfortable and lightweight. Another feature is its front visor that flips up due to which users don’t always have to take it off completely, every time they have to look outside the device.

2X field of view

The new HoloLens 2 has got a bigger field of view (FOV). This helps users to see more information and makes it more efficient. It almost has twice the field of view than the HoloLens 1. So, in place of 30 degrees, HoloLens 2 gives 52 degrees, which makes a huge difference in the way users see augmented reality through the device.

How to upgrade your app to leverage these amazing features of HoloLens 2

There are certain requirements that need to be taken care of before you proceed to upgrade your existing app for HoloLens 2 like:

Install the tools

Before you build your app, you need to equip yourself with all the tools that are needed to build applications for Microsoft HoloLens and Windows Mixed Reality immersive (VR) headsets.

Installation checklist:

Windows 10[Text Wrapping Break]Install the recent version of Windows 10 to match your PC’s operating system with the platform you’re building a mixed reality application for.

The new HoloLens 2 device also has improvements like:

  • Multiple logins for the same device, making it easier to share in the workplace.
  • Enables to copy files to and from the device through Media Transport Protocol (MTP) support.
  • It is easy to manage and configure with improved Master Data Management (MDM) features.
  • Streamlines interactions with holographic objects.

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