'Star Wars' Gets Its Own Official App

An official app for all things ‘Star Wars.’

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“If you’ve ever wanted to take a selfie on Hoth, play a sound clip of Darth Vader’s ‘What?!’ in response to an annoying question, or get major Star Wars news right when it’s announced, you’re in luck”: your favorite film franchise now has its own official app. Created for both iOS and Android devices, the completely customizable app brings forth a ton of innovative features and lets fans connect to a galaxy far, far away anytime, anywhere. After downloading the app, users will be able to get instant notifications of big announcements, unlock 3D character from The Force Awakens with a special Augmented Reality camera feature, take and share Star Wars-themed selfies in various costumes and settings, wield a lightsaber and hone your skills against a training remote, share animated GIFs, follow official social media channels, discover fun behind-the-scenes facts, and much more.

The Star Wars app is available now via both iTunes and Google Play.

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