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TikTok Debuts AR Effect Powered by LiDAR Scanner on iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max

LiDAR stands for light detection and ranging

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The AR effect fills the room with AR-generated confetti and a floating 2021TikTok
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By David Cohen

January 7, 2021

TikTok introduced its first-ever augmented reality effect powered by the LiDAR scanner on Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

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David Cohen

David Cohen is editor of Adweek's Social Pro Daily.

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