There have been many applications coming out each day for Symbian platform. This is one of the application which has been regarded as quite progressive and brought a new dimension to augmented reality. Though it has been long since the release of the application but it continues to update and impress the users.

This application allows you to point the mobile handset’s camera at a landmark or a barcode and receive instant information related to the object. You could receive information such as description, phone numbers, reviews etc. One of the major plus points of the app is that you don’t have to search for information over the net, no typing required. Just point the device’s camera and you get all the information you neeed. It uses real-time image processing and recognition technologies to access information related to books, movies, DVDs and similar media content. It also supports GPS data and text-entry search.

Some of the key features :

  • Real-time image recognition of places and barcodes.
  • Tag real-life objects to make them interactive.
  • Growing database of user-generated and third-party content.

You don’t even have to take a picture, just pointing the camera would get you all the information. Some of the application areas of this app could be :

  • Just point the camera at a movie poster and get to see all info about the movie including the trailers.
  • Discovering  a city was never so easy. Find local landmarks, restaurants, stores, and points-of-interest in our interactive City Guide. Or tag your favorite landmarks and storefronts for others to find by pointing.
  • Use the app while shopping by reading the barcodes. Scan barcodes to find comparison prices, read reviews, or save the product to your wishlist.

The app has enormous potential uses and is woth giving a try. It can be downloaded free at Nokia Ovi store

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