Layar Reality Browser

by Antonio Wells Oct 29, 2009 5:00 AM – 8 Comments

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Layar Reality Browser. Get more out of AR! Layar is a mobile app for discovering information about the world around you. Using Augmented Reality (AR) technology, Layar displays digital information called “layers” into your smartphone’s field of vision. With the introduction of Layar Vision, these layers can now recognize real-world objects and display digital AR experiences on top of them. Interact with the world around you by scanning images, such as magazines, restaurant menus and advertising posters with Layar Vision.

Price: Free

AndroidTapp.com Android App Review:

Pros & Cons:

Pros

Really cool concept and fun way to find information or interact
Many 3rd party plugins to integrate; Local search, Wikipedia, Yelp, Tweetmondo, Brightkite, Flickr photos, etc

Cons

Sometimes it does not find obvious searches
A taste laggy

Features:

How cool is it to launch an app, turn in a certain direction, and see a historic landmarks on the virtual screen, then learn more about it. Or see how close others Tweeps are to your vicinity, find a house or play a game. Layar Reality Browser Android App is one of the coolest ideas to hit the Android phone! Augment reality using the phones camera and location-based data to find local businesses, historical facts, Flickr photos, Tweeps, and more.

: Layar Layers

: Layer Popular Nearby

: Layar Shop 2 Go

: Layar Favorites

: Layar Featured Modules

: Layar Popular Modules

: Layar Search

: Layar Local Search

: Layar Filter Settings

: Layar Tweeps Around Geo Location Module

Usefulness:

More WOW factor than useful but definitely worth checking out.

Ease of Use:

Similar to using Google Compass Mode with StreetView for Android. Launch the app, select a module and turn in a specific direction…

Frequently Used:

Frequency of use is user dependent; most likely occasional or to show off to your friends.

Interface:

Most of the user interface is organized, most of the interaction takes place on the virtual screen.

AndroidTapp.com Rating

(3.9 out of 5)

Should you Download Layar? Yes! Definitely Worth Downloading!

Developer: Layar

Tags: Android Apps, AndroidTapp.com App Review, Augmented Reality, Brightkite, Flickr, Layar Local Search, Layar Reality Browser, Tweetmondo, Wikipedia, Yelp

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8 Comments

By tclarkeee on November 24, 2009 at 12:51 pm:

I have friends with iPhones who have this app and love it. Unfortunately, since I got my Droid, I have not found this app in the Android Market. Why can’t I find it?

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By Icespiral on December 14, 2009 at 2:26 am:

It is in there, i already installed Layar v3. The screenshot here is old. The new ones overlays onto your camera view and also adds on 3D graphics! It is cool!

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By Glenn on January 3, 2010 at 1:46 pm:

It’s not the best app in the world. All it does is is show you information about things around you, and it’s not even that accurate.

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By b on February 3, 2010 at 7:02 am:

Not found on the Droid Market Place.

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By Peter on July 14, 2010 at 7:11 pm:

Why is this permission required for theApp?

Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call being placed.
Constant Value: “android.permission.CALL_PHONE”

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