Lenovo will be the first manufacturer to use Google's Project Tango on smartphones by the middle of this year.
Details about the upcoming device are still scarce, but Lenovo said in a press conference during CES that the phone will be no larger than 6.5 inches, cost under $500, and will use a Qualcomm processor.
The sensor and cameras required for Project Tango will need to be placed vertically at the top of the back of the phone.
Project Tango was announced in February 2014 by Google's Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) team. Project Tango is designed to track the 3D movement of the device while simultaneously creating a map of the surrounding space.
“With Project Tango, the smartphone becomes a magical window into the physical world, allowing it to perceive space and motion. It goes beyond the boundaries of the touchscreen,” said Johnny Lee, head of Project Tango at Google.
“By working with Lenovo, we will be able to make Project Tango more accessible for users and developers around the world to enjoy and create new experiences that blend the virtual and real worlds.”
It sounds really interesting..
