EON-XR Release Notes 11.0
=========================

**Release Date:** 
March 11th, 2025

WHAT'S NEW
^^^^^^^^^^

* :ref:`AI Annotations and Asset Labeling <11.0AIAnnotations>`
* :ref:`Personalized 360° Background Editing <11.0BackgroundEditing>`
* :ref:`Simplified 2D and 3D Asset Personalization <11.0AssetPersonalization>`
* :ref:`Enhanced Lecture Mode Interaction Buttons <11.0LectureMode>`
* :ref:`HMD Improvements <11.0HMD>`
* :ref:`Bug Fixes <bug_fixes11.0>`

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.. _11.0AIAnnotations:

AI Annotations and Asset Labeling:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

**Automatic AI Annotation**

.. raw:: html

    <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dlw4xfJuLsA" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

- Automatic AI annotation for 360°, 3D, and 2D assets.
- AI-powered object recognition, real-time labeling, and accurate captions.
- Utilizes Gemini AI for automatic image tagging, improving searchability and asset management.

.. _11.0BackgroundEditing:

Personalized 360° Background Editing:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

**Edit 360 Environment in MVB Edit Mode**

.. raw:: html

    <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/efrQJCw1XAc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

- "Edit 360 Environment" option now available in MVB Edit Mode.
- Users can customize and regenerate 360° backgrounds with AI assistance.
- Powered by Blockade Labs' Skybox AI, allowing users to generate 360° environments using text prompts.

.. _11.0AssetPersonalization:

Simplified 2D and 3D Asset Personalization:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

**Real-Time Content Customization**

.. raw:: html

    <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JZC-L-Yj1BY" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

- Modify assets seamlessly in real-time within EON-XR.
- No coding required, making XR content creation accessible to all educators.

.. _11.0LectureMode:

Enhanced Lecture Mode Interaction Buttons:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

**Interactive 3D Controls**

.. raw:: html

    <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8qSiZEJBJWc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

- Move, rotate, scale, and explode objects directly within the step-by-step wizard.
- Adjust transparency and add annotations seamlessly.
- Interact button is now also enabled during Lecture Flow, improving engagement.

.. _11.0HMD:

HMD Improvements:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

**Enhanced User Experience on HMDs**

- Improved Model Initialization: Models now automatically face the camera upon first load.
- Increased Default Movement Speed: Default speed doubled from 0.7 to 1.4 for smoother navigation.
- Fixed Camera Relocation in 1:1 Mode: Camera movement refined for better user control.

.. _bug_fixes11.0:

Bug Fixes
^^^^^^^^^

- Adjusted sound effects volume for better audio balance.
- Fixed iOS crashes by optimizing 360° image resolution.
- Resolved occasional speech trigger issues.
- Fixed issue preventing users from adding 360° images to experiences.
- Fixed Student Creator role exclusion from institutions.
- Web Enhancements: Added Hindi translations, improved API integration, and new institution-specific UI branding.

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