It currently only works with some animals but could be expanded to include objects and brands in future.

It was unveiled last month at the firm's annual event for developers who create apps for Android devices.

Devices which currently support it include specific models by Huawei, Samsung, LG and One Plus.

Apple also supports a wide range of Augmented Reality applications and while some iPhone users appear to be able to access this feature, others cannot.

The concept of Augmented Reality (AR) - the combination of images and the real world - pre-dates smartphones and tablets but the growth of these devices has led to a huge increase in its popularity, notably in mobile games such as Pokemon Go but also in other areas including education and interior design.

Furniture store Ikea's app allows customers to place its furniture in their homes using AR to see what furnishings would look like before they are bought.

BBC