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	''Minecraft Reality'' was available to purchase for $1.99,<ref name=:0/><ref name="theverge">{{citation\|url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/11/25/3688674/minecraft-augmented-reality-iphone-app\|title=Minecraft Reality lets you see your virtual creations in the real world\|website=The Verge\|author=Andrew Webster\|date=November 25, 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.theverge.com/2012/11/25/3688674/minecraft-augmented-reality-iphone-app}}</ref> being on the {{Wikipedia\|App Store (Apple)\|App Store}} until early 2015, likely due to 13th Lab being merged with {{wikipedia\|Oculus (brand)\|Oculus}}/{{wikipedia\|Meta Platforms\|Meta}} in March 2015.<ref>{{cite\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411164744/http://13thlab.com/\|title=We’re joining Oculus!\|website=13thlab.com}}</ref>		''Minecraft Reality'' was available to purchase for $1.99,<ref name=:0/><ref name="theverge">{{citation\|url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/11/25/3688674/minecraft-augmented-reality-iphone-app\|title=Minecraft Reality lets you see your virtual creations in the real world\|website=The Verge\|author=Andrew Webster\|date=November 25, 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.theverge.com/2012/11/25/3688674/minecraft-augmented-reality-iphone-app}}</ref> being on the {{Wikipedia\|App Store (Apple)\|App Store}} until early 2015, likely due to 13th Lab being merged with {{wikipedia\|Oculus (brand)\|Oculus}}/{{wikipedia\|Meta Platforms\|Meta}} in March 2015.<ref>{{cite\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411164744/http://13thlab.com/\|title=We’re joining Oculus!\|website=13thlab.com}}</ref>

	The ~~game~~ supported the following devices:<ref name=:1>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140816130454/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-reality/id577991556?ls=1&mt=8\|title=Minecraft Reality on the App Store on iTunes\|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>		The app supported the following devices:<ref name=:1>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140816130454/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-reality/id577991556?ls=1&mt=8\|title=Minecraft Reality on the App Store on iTunes\|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
	* {{w\|iPhone}}		* {{w\|iPhone}}
	* {{w\|iPad}}		* {{w\|iPad}}
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	== Gameplay ==		== Gameplay ==
	''Minecraft Reality'' allowed users to use its website to upload their own creations inside the app. These models could then be found in the app, among creations from other users. Using the "Place a creation" button, the app used the device's camera to place 3D models into the real world using {{w\|augmented reality}} (AR), similarly to ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]]''. Additionally, players could share a screenshot using the camera button in the bottom middle corner of the app.		''Minecraft Reality'' allowed users to use its website to upload their own creations inside the app. These models could then be found in the app, among creations from other users. Using the "Place a creation" button, the app used the device's camera to place 3D models into the real world using {{w\|augmented reality}} (AR), similarly to ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]]''. Additionally, players could share a screenshot using the camera button, located in the bottom middle corner of the app.

	== Development ==		== Development ==
	''Minecraft Reality'' utilized features from the "[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://developer.pointcloud.io/sdk PointCloud SDK]" library, along with ~~SLAM (~~Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) to track 3D spaces.<ref>{{cite\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127121544/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pOpcR7uf5U\|title=Minecraft Reality\|author=13thLab\|website=YouTube\|quote=Powered by PointCloud SDK (http<nowiki/>://pointcloud.io) which lets you map and track 3D spaces using SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping).}}</ref><ref>{{cite\|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/bring-minecraft-creations-life-augmented-reality-app-flna1C7289186\|title=Bring 'Minecraft' creations to life with augmented-reality app\|website=NBC News\|author=Devin Coldewey\|date=November 27, 2012}}</ref> Both technologies were developed by 13th Lab.		''Minecraft Reality'' utilized features from the "[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://developer.pointcloud.io/sdk PointCloud SDK]" library, along with Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) to track 3D spaces.<ref>{{cite\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127121544/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pOpcR7uf5U\|title=Minecraft Reality\|author=13thLab\|website=YouTube\|quote=Powered by PointCloud SDK (http<nowiki/>://pointcloud.io) which lets you map and track 3D spaces using SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping).}}</ref><ref>{{cite\|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/bring-minecraft-creations-life-augmented-reality-app-flna1C7289186\|title=Bring 'Minecraft' creations to life with augmented-reality app\|website=NBC News\|author=Devin Coldewey\|date=November 27, 2012}}</ref> Both technologies were developed by 13th Lab, programmed in {{w\|C (programming language)\|C}}/{{w\|C++}}.<ref>{{cite\|url=http://pointcloud.io/\|title=PointCloud™\|website=pointcloud.io}}</ref>

	== System requirements ==		== System requirements ==

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	\| publisher = {{FileLink\|id=Mojang Studios logo.svg\|Mojang Studios}}		\| publisher = {{FileLink\|id=Mojang Studios logo.svg\|Mojang Studios}}
	\| platform = {{OS\|iOS\|iPadOS\|iPod Touch}}		\| platform = {{OS\|iOS\|iPadOS\|iPod Touch}}
	\| programming language = ~~{{OS\|C++}} {{w\|C++}}~~		\| programming language = ?
	\| version = 1.0.2<ref name=:1/>		\| version = 1.0.2<ref name=:1/>
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	{{distinguish\|Minecraft Earth\|MINECON Earth}}		{{distinguish\|Minecraft Earth\|MINECON Earth}}
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	{{Infobox program		{{Infobox program
	\| title = ''Minecraft Reality''		\| title = ''Minecraft Reality''
	\| image = Minecraft Reality Gameplay.png		\| image = Minecraft Reality Gameplay.png
	~~\| author = [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]~~
	\| developer = [[Minecraft:13th Lab]]		\| developer = [[Minecraft:13th Lab]]
	\| platform = {{OS\|~~IOS~~\|~~IpadOS~~}}		\| publisher = {{FileLink\|id=Mojang Studios logo.svg\|Mojang Studios}}
			\| platform = {{OS\|iOS\|iPadOS\|iPod Touch}}
	\| programming language = {{OS\|C++}} {{w\|C++}}		\| programming language = {{OS\|C++}} {{w\|C++}}
	\| version = 1.0.2		\| version = 1.0.2<ref name=:1/>
	\| size = 3.9 MB		\| size = 3.9 MB<ref name=:1/>
	\| date= November 25, 2012		\| date= November 25, 2012
	\| license = [https://minecraft.net/terms Terms of Use]		\| license = [https://minecraft.net/terms Terms of Use]
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	'''''Minecraft Reality''''' was a ~~discontinued~~ {{w\|augmented reality}} app ~~for iOS~~ developed by [[Minecraft:13th Lab]] ~~and released around~~ November 25, 2012.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121127183203/http://mojang.com/2012/11/announcing-minecraft-reality-for-ios/ Announcing Minecraft Reality for iOS~~] on the archived [[Minecraft:~~Mojang ~~blog]]</ref><ref>[https://mcupdate.tumblr~~.com~~/post/37898999784/minecraft-reality-now-available-for-ios Minecraft Reality Now Available for iOS] on [[Minecraft:MCUpdate]]~~</ref><ref>[https://www.iclarified.com/25843/minecraft-reality-app-released-for-ios Minecraft Reality App Released for iOS]</ref> Users could use the official ''Minecraft Reality'' website to upload their own creations to the app. These models could then be found in the app, among creations from other users. The app could then be used to place the 3D models into the real world, similarly to ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]]''.		'''''Minecraft Reality''''' was a paid {{w\|augmented reality}} app developed by [[Minecraft:13th Lab]]. It was announced on November 25, 2012 for {{w\|iOS}} and {{w\|iPad}} devices,<ref name=:0>{{cite\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127183203/http://mojang.com/2012/11/announcing-minecraft-reality-for-ios/\|title=Announcing Minecraft Reality for iOS\|author=Owen\|date=November 25, 2012\|website=Mojang.com}}</ref> and was discontinued around early 2015.{{cn}}

	== Purchase and availability ==		== Purchase and availability ==
	''Minecraft Reality'' was available for ~~purchase~~ on the {{Wikipedia\|App Store}} ~~for $1.99~~ until ~~January 2014~~.{{~~verify~~}}		''Minecraft Reality'' was available to purchase for $1.99,<ref name=:0/><ref name="theverge">{{citation\|url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/11/25/3688674/minecraft-augmented-reality-iphone-app\|title=Minecraft Reality lets you see your virtual creations in the real world\|website=The Verge\|author=Andrew Webster\|date=November 25, 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.theverge.com/2012/11/25/3688674/minecraft-augmented-reality-iphone-app}}</ref> being on the {{Wikipedia\|App Store (Apple)\|App Store}} until early 2015, likely due to 13th Lab being merged with {{wikipedia\|Oculus (brand)\|Oculus}}/{{wikipedia\|Meta Platforms\|Meta}} in March 2015.<ref>{{cite\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411164744/http://13thlab.com/\|title=We’re joining Oculus!\|website=13thlab.com}}</ref>

	The game ~~was available on~~ the following devices:<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140816130454/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-reality/id577991556?ls=1&mt=8\|title=Minecraft Reality on the App Store on iTunes\|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>		The game supported the following devices:<ref name=:1>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140816130454/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-reality/id577991556?ls=1&mt=8\|title=Minecraft Reality on the App Store on iTunes\|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
	* {{w\|iPhone}}		* {{w\|iPhone}}
	* {{w\|iPad}}		* {{w\|iPad}}
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	== Gameplay ==		== Gameplay ==
	~~Upon entering~~ the app, ~~a menu was shown with several built-in~~ creations~~, in which the user could either press~~ the ~~button~~ "Place a ~~Creation~~" ~~or "Place" in~~ the ~~page of~~ the ~~model~~ to place a ~~creation. The app then utilized~~ the ~~smartphone's~~ camera in ~~order to let~~ the ~~user combine~~ ''Minecraft'' creations with the ~~real world~~.		''Minecraft Reality'' allowed users to use its website to upload their own creations inside the app. These models could then be found in the app, among creations from other users. Using the "Place a creation" button, the app used the device's camera to place 3D models into the real world using {{w\|augmented reality}} (AR), similarly to ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]]''. Additionally, players could share a screenshot using the camera button in the bottom middle corner of the app.

			== Development ==
			''Minecraft Reality'' utilized features from the "[https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://developer.pointcloud.io/sdk PointCloud SDK]" library, along with SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) to track 3D spaces.<ref>{{cite\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127121544/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pOpcR7uf5U\|title=Minecraft Reality\|author=13thLab\|website=YouTube\|quote=Powered by PointCloud SDK (http<nowiki/>://pointcloud.io) which lets you map and track 3D spaces using SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping).}}</ref><ref>{{cite\|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/bring-minecraft-creations-life-augmented-reality-app-flna1C7289186\|title=Bring 'Minecraft' creations to life with augmented-reality app\|website=NBC News\|author=Devin Coldewey\|date=November 27, 2012}}</ref> Both technologies were developed by 13th Lab.

			== System requirements ==
			''Minecraft Reality'' required iOS 5.0 or higher, and iPhone 4 or higher, iPad 2 Wi-Fi or higher, or iPod touch (4th generation) or higher.<ref name=:1/>

			{{w\|The Verge}} has reported the iPod touch 4G and older devices not being supported, and "most functionality" not being available on the iPhone 4.<ref name=theverge/>

	== Videos ==		== Videos ==
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	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|November 25, 2012\|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127183203/http://mojang.com/2012/11/announcing-minecraft-reality-for-ios/\|''Minecraft Reality'' was announced on iOS.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|November 25, 2012\|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127183203/http://mojang.com/2012/11/announcing-minecraft-reality-for-ios/\|''Minecraft Reality'' was announced on iOS.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|link=none\|''Minecraft Reality'' was discontinued.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|February 13, 2013\|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20130217115641/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-reality/id577991556?mt=8\|''Minecraft Reality'' was updated to version 1.0.2.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|2015\|link=none\|''Minecraft Reality'' was discontinued.}}
	}}		}}

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	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Minecraft Reality Logo.png\|Logo		Minecraft Reality Logo.png\|Logo
	Minecraft Reality ~~Available On App Store~~.png\|App icon		Minecraft Reality app icon.png\|App icon
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	Minecraft Reality Screenshot3.jpg		Minecraft Reality Screenshot3.jpg
			Minecraft Reality Available On App Store.png\|Screenshot of one of the YouTube videos promoting ''Minecraft Reality''
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130214063327/http://minecraftreality.com/ Archived official website]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130214063327/http://minecraftreality.com/ Archived official website]
	* [https://web.archive.org/web/~~20130712003027~~/http://13thlab.com/ Archived 13th Lab website]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150104173237/http://13thlab.com/ Archived 13th Lab website]
			* {{cite\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127121544/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pOpcR7uf5U\|title=Minecraft Reality\|author=13thLab\|website=YouTube}}

	== Navigation ==		== Navigation ==

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{{Infobox program
| title = ''Minecraft Reality''
| image = Minecraft Reality Gameplay.png
| author = [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]
| developer = [[Minecraft:13th Lab]]
| platform = {{OS|IOS|IpadOS}}
| programming language = {{OS|C++}} {{w|C++}}
| version = 1.0.2
| size = 3.9 MB
| date= November 25, 2012
| license = [https://minecraft.net/terms Terms of Use]
| source available = No
}}

'''''Minecraft Reality''''' was a discontinued {{w|augmented reality}} app for iOS developed by [[Minecraft:13th Lab]] and released around November 25, 2012.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121127183203/http://mojang.com/2012/11/announcing-minecraft-reality-for-ios/ Announcing Minecraft Reality for iOS] on the archived [[Minecraft:Mojang blog]]</ref><ref>[https://mcupdate.tumblr.com/post/37898999784/minecraft-reality-now-available-for-ios Minecraft Reality Now Available for iOS] on [[Minecraft:MCUpdate]]</ref><ref>[https://www.iclarified.com/25843/minecraft-reality-app-released-for-ios Minecraft Reality App Released for iOS]</ref> Users could use the official ''Minecraft Reality'' website to upload their own creations to the app. These models could then be found in the app, among creations from other users. The app could then be used to place the 3D models into the real world, similarly to ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Earth]]''.

== Purchase and availability ==
''Minecraft Reality'' was available for purchase on the {{Wikipedia|App Store}} for $1.99 until January 2014.{{verify}}

The game was available on the following devices:<ref>{{citation|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140816130454/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-reality/id577991556?ls=1&mt=8|title=Minecraft Reality on the App Store on iTunes|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
* {{w|iPhone}}
* {{w|iPad}}
* {{w|iPod Touch}}

== Gameplay ==
Upon entering the app, a menu was shown with several built-in creations, in which the user could either press the button "Place a Creation" or "Place" in the page of the model to place a creation. The app then utilized the smartphone's camera in order to let the user combine ''Minecraft'' creations with the real world.

== Videos ==
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== History ==
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine||November 25, 2012|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127183203/http://mojang.com/2012/11/announcing-minecraft-reality-for-ios/|''Minecraft Reality'' was announced on iOS.}}
|{{HistoryLine||?|link=none|''Minecraft Reality'' was discontinued.}}
}}

== Gallery ==
=== Logos ===
<gallery>
Minecraft Reality Logo.png|Logo
Minecraft Reality Available On App Store.png|App icon
</gallery>

=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
Minecraft Reality creation menu.png|Creation menu
Minecraft Reality Screenshot1.jpg
Minecraft Reality Screenshot2.jpg
Minecraft Reality Screenshot3.jpg
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130214063327/http://minecraftreality.com/ Archived official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130712003027/http://13thlab.com/ Archived 13th Lab website]

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