Is iBeacon’s future in mobile gaming?
When Apple activated iBeacon back in December, the retail world instantly saw the huge potential of millions of smartphone users with the ability to receive in-store mobile messaging via low-energy Bluetooth transmitters.
But is there a way for the tech to also enhance the world of mobile gaming?
The Tap Lab, designers of the location-based empire-building game, Tiny Tycoons, is already exploring the possibilities.
“We’ve been excited about iBeacon since launch, and as a location-based gaming company, there is a lot of opportunity for us to break down the front door and provide unique experiences for players,” says Kabir Hemrajani, VP Product, The Tap Lab.
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