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Layar now brings Augmented Reality browsing to the iPhone

By Alan Friedman

Published: Oct 14, 2009, 10:57 PM

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Layar now brings Augmented Reality browsing to the iPhone

Not too long ago, we told you about the Layar augmented reality browser for the Android. We mentioned that an app for the iPhone was being developed, and now it is here for the 3GS at the App Store. Augmented reality browsing allows you to use your device's camera and using real time pictures, it layers 3D icons on the photograph to give you information through third party developers. For example, a real time picture of a busy city block could show a coupon for the ice cream store on the corner, real estate brokerage info for the apartment building next door, or the arrival and departure times for the bus that is scheduled to appear at a bus stop at the other corner.

Different layers are available for the Yellow Pages, Las Vegas Casinos and Wikipedia. All of the layers are free as is the Layar app. The company says that if interest in the service continues to grow, it might start charging for the premium layers.

source: Wired

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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