Software:RoundMe

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RoundMe
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RoundMe
Original author(s)Konstantin Andreev
Developer(s)Roundme Limited
Initial release17 June 2014; 10 years ago (2014-06-17)
Operating systemWeb, iOS, Android
Available inEnglish
TypeEntertainment, Photo and video
LicenseFreeware
Websiteroundme.com

RoundMe was a virtual tour application[1][2][3] which allowed users to create, upload and share 360 degree panoramic photos and multimedia content of real spaces, that users could visit virtually using Google Cardboard[4] or any VR headsets.[5][6][7][8][9] The app was available on the web, iOS and Android.[10][11] Roundme was positioned as one of the Best New Apps in the iTunes App Store in 58 countries in 2015. Roundme raised a $3 million round led by April Capital in 2015, reportedly by TechCrunch.[12] The company was also hosting spaces for brands including National Library of Belarus and American Airlines.[13][14][15][16]


History

RoundMe was founded in June 2012 by Konstantin Andreev.[17] It was officially released on June 17, 2014. It was headquartered in Los Angeles , California . Talking to TechCrunch, Konstantin Andreev, CEO said that his goal was to create the best virtual tour experience in the panoramic photography marketplace.[12]

In January 2023, RoundMe was discontinued.[18]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Kariuki, David (December 31, 2015). "Roundme simplifies virtual tour creation". Hypergrid Business. http://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2015/12/roundme-app-review-create-share-and-enjoy-virtual-tours-on-phone/. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  2. ↑ Caolo, Dave (December 12, 2016). "See what's 'round you with RoundMe". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2014/12/16/see-whats-round-you-with-roundme/. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  3. ↑ Grigonis, Hillary (September 2, 2016). "Photographer captures 360-degree shot of NYC from atop Empire State Building". Digital Trends. http://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/45-gigapixel-photo-from-empire-state-building/. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  4. ↑ Graham, Peter (August 10, 2015). "Use Google Cardboard to Experience Virtual Tours with Roundme". VRFocus.com. http://www.vrfocus.com/2015/08/use-google-cardboard-to-experience-virtual-tours-across-the-globe-with-round-me/. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  5. ↑ Tsukayama, Hayley (19 December 2014). "Roundme app review: Turn yourself into a world traveler with panoramic photos". The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/roundme-app-review-turn-yourself-into-a-world-traveler-with-panoramic-photos/2014/12/19/338d4e76-8582-11e4-a702-fa31ff4ae98e_story.html. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  6. ↑ Cipriani, Jason (16 December 2014). "Use Roundme to view, share interactive panoramic photos". CNET. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/use-roundme-to-view-share-interactive-panoramic-photos/. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  7. ↑ Archambault, Michael (8 August 2015). "Roundme Offers Virtual Tours of The World Through 360-Degree Photos". Peta Pixel. http://petapixel.com/2015/08/08/roundme-offers-virtual-tours-of-the-world-through-360-degree-photos/. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  8. ↑ Williams, Owen (December 16, 2014). "Round.me makes exploring panoramas more immersive". The Next Web. https://thenextweb.com/apps/2014/12/16/round-makes-exploring-panoramas-immersive/. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  9. ↑ Hiufu Wong, Maggie (July 23, 2015). "Amazing 360-degree panoramic images show new sides of North Korea". CNN. http://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/22/travel/dprk-360-north-korea-photos/index.html?sr=cnnitw. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  10. ↑ Shaul, Brandy (December 19, 2014). "Roundme Launches Virtual Tour App on iPhone". Adweek. http://www.adweek.com/digital/roundme-launches-virtual-tour-app-iphone/. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  11. ↑ Burns, Chris (April 10, 2015). "RoundMe: a spherical VR community for iPhone". Slashgear.com. https://www.slashgear.com/roundme-a-spherical-vr-community-for-iphone-10378487/. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Ha, Anthony (20 February 2015). "Roundme Raises $3M To Turn Panoramic Photos Into Virtual Tours". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2015/02/20/round-me-funding/. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  13. ↑ Kariuki, David (31 December 2015). "Roundme simplifies virtual tour creation". Hypergrid Business. http://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2015/12/roundme-app-review-create-share-and-enjoy-virtual-tours-on-phone/. 
  14. ↑ Motley, Josiah (April 15, 2015). "Virtual Tour App Roundme Adds VR Mode". Tech Cocktail. http://tech.co/virtual-tour-app-roundme-adds-vr-mode-2015-04. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  15. ↑ D, Luis (April 5, 2016). "Round.me lets you find and explore mesmerizing 360-degree panoramas". Phone Arena. http://www.phonearena.com/news/Round.me-lets-you-find-and-explore-mesmerizing-360-degree-panoramas_id79930. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  16. ↑ Rosenfield, Karissa (March 10, 2016). "If You Haven't Seen Calatrava's World Trade Center Oculus In Person, This is Pretty Darn Close". ArchDaily. http://www.archdaily.com/783578/if-you-havent-seen-calatravas-world-trade-center-oculus-in-person-this-is-pretty-darn-close. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  17. ↑ Villeneuve, Luc (April 20, 2015). "Virtual Tours Made Simple with Roundme CEO Konstantin Andreev – Prague 2015". The International VR Photography Association. IVRPA News. http://ivrpa.org/news/virtual-tours-made-simple-with-roundme-ceo-konstantin-andreev-prague-2015/. Retrieved February 10, 2017. 
  18. ↑ "https://twitter.com/theroundme?lang=en" (in en). https://twitter.com/theroundme?lang=en. 

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