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24 alternatives to Metal 2
Apple's graphics API is revamped, now with VR & ML
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Metal 2 launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Oak▲225Turn your table into an Augmented Reality playground
2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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Figment VR▲148A virtual reality viewer built into an iPhone case
2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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The most advanced Augmented Reality API
2017 · escherreality.com · its alternatives →
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Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR) & Upcoming Apple Event
2016 · blcw.me · its alternatives →
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Virtual reality gadgets are embodied in volumetric graphics
2020 · craftwork.design · its alternatives →
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Frame.io for iOS▲140Real-time video collaboration, now with a native iOS app
2016 · frame.io · its alternatives →
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Turn your designs into Apple TV prototypes
2016 · marvelapp.com · its alternatives →
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A comprehensive overview on the state of VR
2017 · sketchfab.com · its alternatives →
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Collection of artworks made with Apple products
2015 · apple.com · its alternatives →
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What that looks and feels like
2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →
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Beyond the classroom: How AR/VR are shaping education.
2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →
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