Creating Augmented Reality Applications with ARKit and Unity

Creating Augmented Reality Applications with ARKit and Unity

Building Your First AR Experience: From Zero to Pokemon Go Vibes Let me be honest with you: the first time I tried creating an AR app, I thought I’d need to understand quantum physics, sacrifice a small animal to the dev gods, and probably learn three new programming languages. Turns out, I was only right about one of those things, and it wasn’t the animal part. Fast forward to today, and building AR apps in Unity is actually enjoyable....

November 4, 2025 · 13 min · 2594 words · Maxim Zhirnov
Building AR Apps with Unity and ARKit: A Step-by-Step Guide

Building AR Apps with Unity and ARKit: A Step-by-Step Guide

Picture this: You’re holding up your phone and seeing a dragon perched on your coffee cup. No, you haven’t had too much caffeine - you’re just experiencing augmented reality! As developers, we get to create these magical moments. Today, we’ll build an AR app together using Unity and ARKit that lets users place 3D objects in their environment. And don’t worry, I’ll sprinkle in some dad jokes to keep things light - after all, what did the AR developer say to the pizza?...

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · Maxim Zhirnov
Developing Augmented Reality Apps with ARKit and ARCore: A Step-by-Step Guide

Developing Augmented Reality Apps with ARKit and ARCore: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction to Augmented Reality Augmented Reality (AR) is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a technology that’s transforming how we interact with the world around us. From enhancing shopping experiences to revolutionizing education, AR is making its mark. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of AR development using two of the most powerful tools available: Apple’s ARKit and Google’s ARCore. What is ARKit and ARCore? ARKit and ARCore are development frameworks designed to help developers create augmented reality experiences for iOS and Android devices, respectively....

September 14, 2024 · 5 min · 923 words · Maxim Zhirnov