Mapbox Acquires Fitness AR To Build Augmented Reality Apps
Weeks after Fitness AR used Mapbox technology to build digital 3D maps that help endurance athletes on Strava visualize trail routes, the augmented reality activity-tracking app has been acquired by Mapbox to build all sorts of sports, fitness and consumer apps for clients.
As part of the deal, Fitness AR co-founder Adam Debreczeni will help Mapbox build out a team of designers and developers focused on creating practical augmented and virtual reality applications in key verticals, such as sports, weather, travel and gaming.
Mapbox’s clients span a range of consumer-facing industries, with major brands such as Strava, Uber, Snapchat and The Weather Channel using its maps to provide location-based services to consumers.
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