Archive for June, 2009
Layar
Now this is the kind of app that’s really going to make waves. Layar is an augmented-reality application for the G1 and Android that displays real-time information on top of reality through the camera on your G1. Just open up the app, point your G1 around and Layar will pull up various bits of information and overlay it on top of the incoming camera image in real-time. The name comes from the ability to select different “layars” – you can pick a “layar” for housing that’ll pull up information regarding rent and prices as you sweep your camera across a row of properties on a street. Other Layars include the ability to see ATMs, bars, hotels, and other cool stuff.
This G1 app shows a little radar at the bottom that allows you to quickly select which direction you want to point your G1 based on the density of interesting spots. You can also dig into each establishment from right within the app. For instance, with rental and properties for sale, you can tap on a specific property and the app will pull up the telephone number, area, and other information relevant to hunting for properties. Layar is available now in the Netherlands and is expected to roll out widely later during the summer. This is one app that really makes owning a G1 worthwhile.