Yes, If u using preview 1 then arcore-preview.apk else if you are using preview2 then install arcore-preview2.apk
ARCore is based on the Tango. The service name is display as Tango Core in preview 1 and the servie name is diplay as ARCore in Preview2
Yes, In future they have plan attach the services by default in sdk but not sure(In Progress) and now the Apps can be downloaded from Play Store.
Supported Devices are Following
Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL
Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U, SM-G950N, SM-G950F, SM-G950FD, SM-G950W, SM-G950U1)
Some of the different in Preview 1 and 2
- When another app opens in preview 1 it can be closed but preview 2 that can be handle(Example In coming call)
- Display Rotation is auto handle in preview 2 (For Developers some cdes can be changed)
- OpenGL is low level API So Advance Integration is some tricky for basic developers.
Future Enhancement
All of the basic functionality an be handle in 1.0 (like as AR Kit)