14 DAY TRIAL // Disney has just announced the release of the official Star Wars application for mobile devices. The application has been launched at the same time on Android and iOS platforms, but once again Windows Phone users have been skipped.
The official Star Wars application offers a dynamic interface with the sole purpose of immersing users in breaking news, rich media, social update, special events and other interactive features.
Star Wars fans will be pleased to know that by getting this application on their Android/iOS devices, they will receive instant notifications on major announcement, including trailer releases and other movie news.
You will also be able to take and share Star Wars “selfie” in various iconic costumes and settings, including Jedi, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and more.
The application also offers Star Wars-themed weather and five-day forecasts, featuring original art and parallax effects of in-universe planets and locales. You can even try your skills with a lightsaber against a training remote, as seen in Star Wars: A New Hope.
Unlock 3D Star Wars characters using an AR camera feature
Users can also share animated GIFs with their friends of memorable scenes and characters from the Star Wars movies and TV shows, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars Rebels
Obviously, the application provides users with lots of official Star Wars news and blogs, as well as app-exclusive content.
You can now download Star Wars for Android for free via Google Play Store. The application should be fully compatible with all devices powered by Android 4.1 and up.
For iOS users, the official Star Wars application is available for free via App Store. It should work smoothly on all devices running iOS 7.1 or later.
According to Disney, for the best experience, it's recommended to use headphones, especially for Force Trainer. Developers also promised that the application will continue to be improved and will become even more powerful than it is right now.
