Google puts a bunch of iconic Japanese characters in Search as augmented reality objects that you can interact with. The tech giant gives you the chance to bring 14 familiar characters from anime, video games and TV shows to your environment, including Pac-Man and Hello Kitty. Apparently, Pac-Man remains the most searched animated icon on Google, especially (for some reason) in Peru. His worldwide search interest is twice that of the second most sought after character, Hello Kitty.
In addition to these two, you will be able to summon the Ultraman, Evangelion and Gundam robots, as well as the Little Twin Stars characters in your space. Like other AR objects in Google, they can rise or fall, depending on the actual surface you place. All you have to do to access them is search for the character you want on Google on your mobile, find the AR card in the results, and tap “View in 3D” to see them in your space.
On Android devices, you can search the Google app or any Android browser as long as your phone supports ARCore. Meanwhile, Apple users can view Pac-Man, Hello Kitty, and other characters in their space via the Google app on iOS 11 or later devices.
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