Niantic releases location service for AR apps, Campfire social network - The Verge

The Pokémon Go developer wants to be the Google Maps for AR apps with the release of its Lightship Visual Positioning System and Campfire, a location-based social network.

The maker of Pokémon Go is releasing its AR map for other apps and a location-based social network called Campfire Niantic Niantic made a name for itself in the mobile gaming industry through the e… [+3312 chars]

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