Maclean’s augmented reality app

Maclean’s augmented reality app

Download the app:

Download the iOS mobile appDownload the Android App

  1. Launch the app on your smartphone or tablet.

  2. Once you’ve reached the app’s home screen, tap “Start Experience”.

  3. If you’d like to see content related to the use of innovative safety lights to prevent collisions with moose, select “Miss the moose,” turn to page 39 of your magazine, and point your phone at the image of the moose.

    If you’d like to see content related to the cover story about Sidney Crosby’s recovery from a concussion, select “Crosby concussion,” turn to page 63, and point your phone at the image of Crosby.

    *Alternatively, you can download and print PDF versions of the images here (for the moose story) and here (for the Crosby story).

  4. If you selected “Miss the moose,” you’ll be greeted with a 3-D image of a moose. Tilt and turn your phone to change the angle of the animation. To play a game of “Miss the moose,” tap “Skip” and follow the instructions that appear onscreen.

    If you selected “Crosby concussion,” you’ll see a 3-D animation re-enacting the blow to the head that resulted in Crosby’s concussion. Tilt and turn your phone to change the angle of the animation.

  5. Still having trouble? Watch this handy video: