Layar Reality Browser is an augmented reality browser for the iPhone 3GS. You need the compass to work with this fantastic application. And what is even better: it is FREE.
Augmented Reality (AR) is a hot topic these days, since more and more apps start using this beautiful technology. iPhone firmware 3.1 permits the use of AR. It uses GPS location and internet data to layer information on the screen over live footage.
If you want to find a restaurant that has pizza’s on the menu, just point your iPhone in the direction of a restaurant and you can get all kinds of information about that restaurant and also see if the menu offers pizza’s.
It remains to be seen if AR really grows to a very important technology. For now, it’s just cool to show to your friends and only time will tell if this technology will become useful. And since Layar is free, it definitely is worth a look.
Layar is available for FREE [App Store]
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