Apple plans to launch iBeacon in 254 US stores
According to press reports, today Apple plans to launch iBeacon in 254 US stores.
The background has been updated Apple Store application now it supports this technology.
It is planned that users entering the store will be able to receive notifications about goods and other information.
The application can also allow you to make orders and notify about events, promotions store in which you are.
Apple has demonstrated the use of iBeacon in a store on 5 Avenue. There are already about 20 iBeacon transmitters installed, some of which are just iPhones and iPads. All transmitters use Bluetooth Low Energy wireless technology and can determine your exact location.
The technology was first introduced at the WWDC conference, using iBeacon API using Bluetooth, you can organize the interaction of iOS devices with special transmitters. The technology first appeared at the beginning of this year, when Major League Baseball announced plans to start introducing iBeacon into MLB.com, which would add interactivity as it moves through the stadiums. A number of other companies have also announced their intention to use this service.
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According to official sources, iBeacon will work on iOS devices running iOS 7, starting with iPhone 4S, iPad (3rd generation) or later, iPad mini of the first and second generation, and iPod (5th generation) and later. Apple Store is a free application, new functionality does not require users to update the App Store program.
The background has been updated Apple Store application now it supports this technology.
It is planned that users entering the store will be able to receive notifications about goods and other information.
The application can also allow you to make orders and notify about events, promotions store in which you are.
Apple has demonstrated the use of iBeacon in a store on 5 Avenue. There are already about 20 iBeacon transmitters installed, some of which are just iPhones and iPads. All transmitters use Bluetooth Low Energy wireless technology and can determine your exact location.
The technology was first introduced at the WWDC conference, using iBeacon API using Bluetooth, you can organize the interaction of iOS devices with special transmitters. The technology first appeared at the beginning of this year, when Major League Baseball announced plans to start introducing iBeacon into MLB.com, which would add interactivity as it moves through the stadiums. A number of other companies have also announced their intention to use this service.
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According to official sources, iBeacon will work on iOS devices running iOS 7, starting with iPhone 4S, iPad (3rd generation) or later, iPad mini of the first and second generation, and iPod (5th generation) and later. Apple Store is a free application, new functionality does not require users to update the App Store program.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/205160/
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