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All developers actively developing experiences for Google Cardboard should use the open source Cardboard SDKs for iOS, Android NDK, and Unity XR Plugin.
The Daydream View VR headset is no longer available for purchase as of October 15, 2019. As of November 2023, previously supported devices will no longer be able to download and install Google VR Serivces (Android application ID com.google.vr.vrcore) for new users.

Design guidelines

When developing your application for the 6DoF controllers, consider these guidelines for achieving a better user experience:

Lower the ray angle of the controller pointer with an offset of 15 degrees for ergonomic comfort, and to reduce the possibility of the tracking ball becoming occluded from the user’s wrists.
Design user interactions within the field of view of the faceplate.
Avoid user interactions that require hand over hand motions that cause a controller to occlude the other controller.
Avoid user interactions that are close to the faceplate.