Ingress Mobile’s Augment Reality App
Ingress transforms the real world into the landscape for a global game of mystery, intrigue, and competition. It’s the newest app for Google.
A mysterious energy has been unearthed by a team of scientists in Europe. The origin and purpose of this force is unknown, but some researchers believe it is influencing the way we think. We must control it or it will control us.
“The Enlightened” seek to embrace the power that this energy may bestow upon us.
“The Resistance” struggle to defend, and protect what’s left of our humanity.
Install Ingress and transform your world.
The World is the Game
Move through the real world using your Android device and the Ingress app to discover and tap sources of this mysterious energy. Acquire objects to aid in your quest, deploy tech to capture territory, and ally with other players to advance the cause of the Enlightened or the Resistance.
The struggle is being played out globally. Track the progress of players around the world, plan your next steps, and communicate with others using an Intelligence map.
Is this just a game? An Investigation Board (http://www.nianticproject.com) filled with cryptic clues and secret codes waits. The story evolves everyday. Powerful secrets and game tech are there to be unlocked.
The struggle to save the planet spans the entire world. Groups of people acting together can be more effective than individuals acting alone. Cooperation across neighborhoods, cities, and countries will be needed to achieve the ultimate victory.
This application has access to the following:
1. Your accounts
It uses the authentication credentials of an account to allow the app request authentication tokens.
2. Hardware controls
It’s significant in adjusting your audio settings. It allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and routing.
3. Your location
Coarse (network-based) location
Access coarse location sources such as the cellular network database to determine an approximate phone location, where available. Malicious apps may use this to determine approximately where you are.
4. fine (GPS) location
Access fine location sources such as the Global Positioning System on the tablet, where available. Malicious apps may use this to determine where you are, and may consume additional battery power. Access fine location sources such as the Global Positioning System on the phone, where available. Malicious apps may use this to determine where you are, and may consume additional battery power.
5. Network communication
It requires full Internet access for app to create network sockets.
6. Storage
Allows the app to write to the SD card.
7. System tools
It allows the app to prevent the Phone/tablet from going to sleep.
You can install Ingress app on your phone via Google Play. It’s Free app
Google Play comments (2,927)!
Ingress is well received by users. Its rating is 4.2/5 star.
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