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VR Stories by USA TODAY 2.0.1

14.5 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 3.7 - 82 reviews


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VR Stories by USA TODAY, developed and published by USA TODAY, has released its latest version, 2.0.1, on 2016-05-28. This app falls under the News & Magazines category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.7, based on 82 reviews.

VR Stories by USA TODAY APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.2+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.gannett.vrstories

Updated: 9 years ago

Developer Name: USA TODAY

Category: News & Magazines

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing VR Stories by USA TODAY on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.7
Total 82 reviews

Reviews

1 ★, on 2016-12-24
The quality of the video is about as bad as I've seen in any of these 360 apps. But even that would be tolerable if the video was displayed correctly for cardboard. Instead my video is not flipped 90 degrees so it's useless.

5 ★, on 2016-10-31
I don't have a VR viewer yet. But watching the clips in my dark, quiet room was a pretty good indicator of what's in store for me once I get one! We live in amazing times. This is so beautifully done.

1 ★, on 2016-07-29
The quality of the VR is horrendous. If you simply thought we wouldn't download higher quality videos you were wrong. I'd gladly DL higher quality versions of what seem to be great videos, but I can't tell because that forest below me looks like moldy carpet and the ocean a glob of wet paint. The most disappointing VR experience I have yet encountered.

3 ★, on 2016-12-30
When I look at the videos with 360 they look good but when I put the phone in my utopia 360 headset everything is blurry. I think it's from the video still looking good but my headset has lenses that make my normal vision blurry. And you need to make the vr videos blurry to mach

2 ★, on 2016-06-04
The video quality could definitely use improve. Think of it this way vr is should look pretty close to reality. I think we all would avoid a pix elated reality

2 ★, on 2017-03-13
Video is 90 degrees out. Cannot see left and right eye images. No movement as phone moves. Is special hardware required in phone?

Previous Versions

VR Stories by USA TODAY 2.0.1
2016-05-28 / 14.5 MB / Android 4.2+

About this app

VR Stories by USA TODAY puts you in the center of the story with 360° video and virtual reality experiences. From flying with the Blue Angels to high-speed racing at the track, immerse yourself in the thrill of being there. Our award-winning 360° videos are editorially curated for you to experience, with or without a viewer, and new stories are added regularly.

Features:
• Enjoy a brand-new look and feel.
• Stream the best 360° videos from across the USA TODAY NETWORK.
• Download content to your device for offline viewing.
• Remove downloaded content from your device at any time.
• Immerse yourself in virtual reality using a viewer (phone only).
• Search our entire library of free 360° videos.
• Share your favorite videos with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, email, text message and other social media channels.
• Get alerted when new videos are available through push notifications.
• Get recommended videos based on your content choices.

Tips:
• Make sure you are on a Wi-Fi connection, unless you’ve previously downloaded the experience.
• Use headphones for a full sensory experience.
• Sit back, relax, and don’t forget to look around!

Troubleshooting - Using a Viewer:
• Make sure the center of the phone screen is aligned with the center of the viewer.
• If the video looks blurry, your phone may be tilted in the viewer. Trying adjusting your phone so it’s aligned flat against the viewer.
• If you have a case on your phone, it may help to remove it.

Tell us what you think:
Our app features are constantly being updated based on your feedback. Tell us what you love and what you think we can improve upon by contacting us at: usatodayvr@usatoday.com

New features

Bug fix.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to read from external storage.