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Since the new iPhone 3.0 OS was just released yesterday and the new handset, the iPhone 3G[s], will be coming out tomorrow, there has yet to be a flurry (or any, for that matter) of apps that really take advantage of the more powerful features these two welcome updates provide. There are, however, a couple on the horizon that do a spectacular job.
Layar, Augmented Reality App In Development For iPhone
Described as the world’s first augmented reality browser, it combines information from the GPS, camera, and digital compass to add a layer of virtual reality on top of the real-life reality, hence the term “augmented reality”. Layar is actually pretty mind-blowing… the app itself, as well as the possibilities it paves for future apps.
Layar will be available for the G1 this month, but an iPhone 3G S release is in development.
More on Layar for iPhone.
TomTom for iPhone - turn-by-turn navigation for iPhone
According to TomTom;
“Turn-by-turn car navigation for iPhone is here
TomTom has made navigation available for your iPhone 3G. All you need is:
- the TomTom app including the latest maps
(coming soon to the iTunes App Store) - the TomTom car kit that offers secure docking, enhanced GPS performance, clear voice instructions and hands-free calling, while charging your iPhone at the same time.”
A release date has yet to be announced for the TomTom app but it is expected to become available within the next month or so.
More on TomTom for iPhone.
These are just a couple of examples of what to expect to become available soon at an iTunes store near you. But, they are definite beauties!
Being the huge iPhone fan that I am, I’ll continue to follow and provide my thoughts on the iPhone… in addition to sharing what I believe will be the more exciting apps in development and/or available.
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