Overview of mixed reality April '19 release
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We introduced Dynamics 365 Layout and Dynamics 365 Remote Assist for General Availability on October 1, 2018. These two new mixed reality applications help employees work smarter, faster, and more efficiently with information they can access in a real-world context. The apps also improve cross-team collaboration with technology that enables employees to work together from a shared perspective.
In April, we're introducing two new mixed reality applications:
Dynamics 365 Guides is available in preview for HoloLens devices. Guides enables employees to learn by doing. Enhance learning with step-by-step instructions that guide employees to the tools and parts they need and how to use them in real work situations. Create interactive content, attach photos and videos, import 3D models, and customize training to turn institutional knowledge into a repeatable learning tool. Pull employee performance data into real-time Power BI dashboards, making it easier to identify where instruction is needed, and improve process.
Dynamics 365 Product Visualize will be available in public preview for iOS devices. Use Dynamics 365 Product Visualize to improve customer understanding by visualizing ideas in augmented reality. Dynamics 365 Product Visualize empowers sellers to showcase and customize product visuals in their actual environment, so buyers can interact with the product as if it’s already theirs. Captivate customers, create shared understanding, and simplify complex sales processes.
The following table outlines our April '19 focus areas:
| Application | Focus areas | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamics 365 Layout | - Hologram stability - Improved asset importing process - Measurement tool improvements - Learning cards for Layout features - Compatibility with HoloLens 2 |
- Detailed overview - Summary of new features |
| Dynamics 365 Remote Assist | - An expert on the mobile version of Microsoft Teams can annotate the space of a Microsoft HoloLens user (Android and iOS devices) - Group calling with two or more experts to solve problems faster - Improved integration with Dynamics 365 for Field Service - Improved accessibility |
- Detailed overview - Summary of new features |
| Dynamics 365 Guides in preview | - New Guides app offered for public preview | - Detailed overview - Summary of new features |
| Dynamics 365 Product Visualize | - New Dynamics 365 Product Visualize app offered for public preview | - Detailed overview - Summary of new features |