Lucasfilm’s Official Star Wars App
July 9th, 2015We are getting so much cool Star Wars stuff that it feels like the ’70s all over again. Now Lucasfilm has released the official Star Wars app, and it even has its own trailer! Now you can have Star Wars anytime you want, in the palm of your hand.
The app is available for iOS and Android devices. Consider it a one stop shop for all things Star Wars. Your go-to app for whenever you need a fix. I know I’m a junkie.
Here are the full details:
- Get instant notifications on big announcements, including trailer releases and movie news
- Theme your app with Light Side, Dark Side, or Droid interfaces, each containing different designs, sounds, and animations
- Unlock 3D characters from Star Wars: The Force Awakens using a special Augmented Reality camera feature
- Take and share a Star Wars “selfie” in various iconic costumes and settings, including Jedi, Princess Leia (with hair buns), Han Solo’s carbon freeze, and more
- Get Star Wars-themed weather and five-day forecasts, featuring original art and parallax effects of in-universe planets and locales
- Wield a lightsaber and hone your skills against a training remote, as seen in Star Wars: A New Hope
- Share animated GIFs with your friends and family of memorable scenes and characters from the Star Wars movies and TV shows, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars Rebels
- Discover behind-the-scenes fun facts with This Day in Star Wars History
- Play classic sound clips and sound effects from your favorite Star Wars characters, creatures, weapons, and scene
- Get quick updates with a snapshot news ticker
- Count down to major releases like Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: Episode VIII with an always-running timer
- Sign up for Star Wars ID and join the growing Star Wars fan community; choose an avatar and create your own handle
- Read official Star Wars news and blogs from StarWars.com, as well as app-exclusive content, including the latest on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, creator interviews, and more
- Follow official Star Wars social channels via aggregated, customizable feeds from Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Tumblr, Google+, and Twitter
- Watch official Star Wars videos, including movie trailers, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and more
- Discover the latest Star Wars digital apps, products, and experiences from one central hub