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15 Nov 2012

6 Augmented Reality Apps That Are Worth Looking Into

Augmented reality apps are what are trending in the mobile application market today. Augmented reality apps are known to use the features of the iPhone 3GS, the GPS system and cameras in order to carry out some practical functions such as enhancing social networking.

In order to find out fully what augmented reality apps are it is a good idea to look at some of these applications. The following are top 6 practical augmented reality apps that are trending in the market;

TwittAround

This is an amazing application available for twitter users. Ever wondered what people around your area are tweeting? This application allows you to find out exactly what people nearby are tweeting in real time. You simply more around your area and as you get near someone who is tweeting you can be able to look at exactly what he or she is tweeting about. The App simply breaks down the world around your area into different tweets. How cool is that.

Nearest Tube

This is another amazing augmented reality app that will simply blow your mind away. Gone are the days when people used to get lost without being able to find out exactly where they were. This App makes it possible for people to find direction in situations where they get lost. It is a very helpful application.

TAT Augmented ID

Here is one cool yet scary application. The application allows its users to find out online profiles and contacts of different people just by taking pictures of them. The app uses facial recognition software that simply searches for information about the person online bringing back information like contacts and online profiles to its users. Quite scary I must say.

SRengine

Its functionality is a bit like the TAT augmented ID but its major difference is that it takes into consideration different landmarks. All you have to do is take a picture of the landmark while the application takes time to look for information about the landmark online. It is a good application for tourists looking for information about the famous landmarks in the world. This application has revolutionized the way people travel and get information in the world.

Wikitude

It boasts of being the most relevant augmented reality app available in the world. The App utilizes the use of different sources of information in order to give a very comprehensive summary of the topic you are searching. It is a wealth of knowledge that can never be overlooked.

Spyglass

This application was specifically designed for those individuals who spend a considerable amount of time outdoors. It has very powerful features designed to ensure that these individuals get the best help while in the outdoors. Some of these features include a compass, GPS tracker, a gyro horizon, an inclinometer etc.

People who love hiking and camping will greatly find this app very helpful. It has taken into consideration a lot of the tools needed to make an outdoor activity a success. The spyglass app has continued to elicit a lot of interest from hikers and campers a like.

       Kenny

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