The future is here: augmented reality apps to use on your iPhone or iPad

An Apple employee showcases the augmented reality on an iPhone 8 Plus at the Apple Orchard Shop in Singapore September 22, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su

With the release of an updated mobile operating system earlier this month, Apple's new augmented reality platform is ready for take-off. 

The first generation of AR apps is available in Apple's App Store, allowing millions of iPhone and iPad users to view three-dimensional computer-generated graphics on top of a user's real-world view.