Google has just released a new feature for its Google Maps app that allows users to view 3D Pac-Man and anime characters on their phone. This is a great way to enjoy some of your favorite anime and manga titles on the go. To use this feature, you first need to open Google Maps and sign in. Then, open the 3D Pac-Man or anime character tab and select the character you want to see in 3D. Once you have selected the character, you can start viewing them by tapping on their image or using your mouse to move them around. If you are looking for a specific 3D Pac-Man or anime character, be sure to check out Google Maps’s search bar at the top of the page and type in their name or website address. You can also find these characters on Google Earth by searching for “3D Pac-Man” or “anime characters” in the map search results.
Which Anime Characters Are Available?
Thanks to Google’s ARCore and Apple’s ARKit, many smartphones and tablets can view 3D objects without needing any additional software. Google Search includes a handful of the most popular characters from Japanese anime, games, and TV shows. Here’s the list of characters available at the time of writing:
Evangelion Gomorra Gundam Odysseus Gundam Penelope Hello Kitty Kogimyun Little Twin Stars Pac-Man Pompompurin Taiko Master Ultraman Ultraman Belial Ultraman Zero Xi Gundam
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How to View 3D Characters in Google Search
To bring these 3D characters into the real world using artificial reality (AR), you can use the Google app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. It can also be done simply from the Google mobile website in Chrome.
First, search for one of the characters listed above in Google. We’ll be using “Pac-Man” for this guide.
Scroll down the results page and look for the “See [Character Name] in Your Space” box and then tap the “View in 3D” button.
A preview of the 3D character will appear. Tap “View in Your Space” to place it in the real world with the help of your device’s camera.
You’ll need to give access to your handset’s camera, microphone, and storage to use this feature. Tap “Give Access” and grant the appropriate permissions.
Next, you’ll be prompted to move your phone around to help the AR technology analyze the space.
Once the space has been analyzed, the character will appear. You can drag it around and use your fingers to pinch and zoom the character to better fit the area.
Tap the camera shutter button to snap a photo of the scene. Alternatively, you can select the 3D box icon to go back to the previous screen or scroll up to see related models.
That’s it! You now have the power to put these awesome characters in your world. Google Search offers a lot of other fun 3D models to play with, so be sure to explore!
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