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Planets AR: Solar System 3Dv1.2

Released September 25, 2026Major

iOS

What changed

  • ContentAdded over 170 curated facts about the solar system sourced from NASA
  • New featureIntroduced guided activities and size/distance comparison tools
  • PlatformIntegrated Apple Intelligence for AI-powered Q&A and voice commands
  • UXEnhanced visual realism with day/night cycles and dynamic shadows
  • New featureAdded a 3D exploration mode that does not require AR/camera
  • MonetizationImproved the purchase and restoration flow

Original release notes

A big update with new ways to learn about every world.

NEW FACTS FOR EVERY WORLD
• More than 170 curated facts across the Sun, eight planets, the Moon and Pluto, with sources from NASA
• Guided activities answer real questions, like why Mars is red, and end with a quick question
• Compare the size and distance of any two worlds to scale

ASK, POWERED BY APPLE INTELLIGENCE
• Ask questions about any world and get short answers based on the app's facts
• Ask the guide to show a world or compare two, then undo with a tap
• Runs on device, and shows curated facts when Apple Intelligence isn't available

MORE REALISTIC PLANETS
• Sunlight now gives each world a day side and a night side
• Saturn's rings cast their shadow on the planet
• See the Moon's shadow fall on Earth
• Explore in 3D without a camera or AR

Plus smoother purchases and restores.

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