MOST OF AVO! is a breezy
children’s TV show welded to
a basic game. But there’s
also a bespoke AR bit, where you can
plonk the titular goggle–eyed sentient
avocado on your desk and then have it
dance around. Welcome to the future
— of vegetables.THE FAMOUS TOURING
exhibition is squeezed
into your phone. Within,
you work through Bowie’s life story,
exploring videos, costumes and more.
Additionally, you won’t have to peer
over other people’s shoulders to get
a peek at those handwritten lyrics.IN DAMAGED THE artist
Shepard Fairey, who created
the iconic Obama ’HOPE’
poster, tackles the modern–day political
climate. In AR, you get a virtual space
to walk around — or you can tap to zip
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> AVO!
Free (IAPs) From playdeo.co.uk
Requires iOS 11 or later> DAVID BOWIE IS
$9.99 From davidbowieisreal.com
Requires iOS 11 or later> SHEPARD FAIREY AR: DAMAGED
$4.99 From vrtventures.art
Requires iOS 9 or laterImage rights from left: Playdeo Ltd, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc, Vrt Ventures.
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