Qualcomm is introducing its virtual reality software development kit (SDK) for Snapdragon-based smartphones and virtual reality headsets.
The mobile-chip giant wants to stoke demand for the already red-hot VR business by making it easy for developers to create games and apps that run on Snapdragon-based hardware. The company’s Snapdragon 820 chip can be used in VR hardware that runs a variety of apps. VR and augmented reality are expected to be a $120 billion business by 2020, according to tech advisor Digi-Capital. All this means that future VR devices will be much more graphically impressive than current hardware, and the software for it will be easier for developers to create.
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