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HoloGLOBE 1.0.2

39.5 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 4.5 - 15 reviews


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HoloGLOBE, developed and published by Institute for Earth Observations at Palmyra Cove, has released its latest version, 1.0.2, on 2022-12-08. This app falls under the Education category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.5, based on 15 reviews.

HoloGLOBE APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.0+). 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.ieopc.hologlobe

Updated: 2 years ago

Developer Name: Institute for Earth Observations at Palmyra Cove

Category: Education

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing HoloGLOBE 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

4.5
Total 15 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2018-09-16
Great for visualizing earth science data! Currently using with a cardboard Merge Cube, which can be a little hinky, but I've been told the foam cube is much better. Planning to pick one up soon.

5 ★, on 2018-09-07
One of the best apps I've EVER experienced. How can this stuff be free? Simply stunning. Outstanding work, guys. Thank you!

1 ★, on 2018-09-17
Boring

5 ★, on 2018-08-24
What a great app!! My favorite part is easily the new "ice" feature, very informative!

4 ★, on 2018-06-04
Good

5 ★, on 2018-05-04
Its fun and you can find cool stuff on it

Previous Versions

HoloGLOBE 1.0.2
2022-12-08 / 39.5 MB / Android 4.0+

About this app

PLEASE NOTE: A Merge Cube is recommended for the full experience. To find out how to get a Merge Cube and to learn more, visit www.mergevr.com/cube.

NASA and NOAA visualizations of the Earth brought to the palm of your hand! HoloGLOBE is an evolving concept that brings NOAA's Science on the Sphere (SOS) programs to the Merge Cube, using satellite imagery and data simulations to provide stunning views of the Earth and it's many systems. Please visit the developer page to learn more about this project and what is in store for the future.


FEATURES:
- Unique AR experience of the Earth using authentic data.
- Watch SOS programs in the palm of your hand.*
- Great for K-12 students, teachers, and citizen scientists.
- Tested on Android phones from high end to low end (Samsung Galaxy 8, Galaxy 5, Moto G4, and BLU R1 HD)
- V.0.9.3+ allows both AR and non-AR modes.


HOW TO SWITCH BETWEEN NON-AR and AR (With Merge Cube)
-Simply place the Merge Cube in front of the device camera and the app will pop into AR mode.


HOW TO EXPLORE IN PHONE MODE (Without VR/AR Goggles)
- Launch the app
- Be sure to allow camera and photo access
- Select Phone Mode
- Make sure you can see the cube through your phone
- Hold your device with one hand and hold the cube with your other hand, or use the optional stand in the package
- Explore HoloGLOBE with the Merge Cube.
- Gaze at the left and right arrows to switch activities.


HOW TO Explore IN VR MODE (with VR/AR Goggles)
- Launch the app
- Be sure to allow camera and photo access
- Select VR/Merge Mode
- Place your smartphone in your VR/AR Goggles
- Make sure you can see the cube through your screen
- Explore HoloGLOBE with the Merge Cube.
- Gaze at the left and right arrows to switch activities.

* Much of the content is streamed. Be sure you have internet connectivity. Wifi is recommended to avoid cellular data plan charges.

New features

New:
- Added Play/Pause to the MyNASAData module
- NASA ICESat-2 satellite mission module has been added!
Fixes/Improvements:
- Reason for the seasons activity has been improved. Sun should track in real daily time.
- Transition from AR (Merge Cube) to non-AR has been improved.
Known Issues:
- Specifically switching between VR stereo and non-AR does not yet function. Recommended starting VR stereo mode in the start menu for now.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to read from external storage.