Your Wee Pilot Will Love This Augmented Reality Airplane

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We all wished we could fly and be a pilot at some point in our lives, especially during our childhood. And flight simulators have always been the perfect way to get as close to flying as possible. That's why AppGear Foam Fighters, a mobile app that combines video gaming with an actual toy to create an augmented reality experience, is the perfect gift for your flight-aspiring kid.

To play Foam Fighters, you need both the free app and the plane toy that comes in the box. Achieve augmented reality by attaching the plane toy to the rear of your iPhone or Android smartphone, right below your camera. What you see on the screen is your actual plane, captured by your…
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