Smarter Phones
By now we all know that the iPhones, etc., are impressive and feature-loaded. SPRXmobile in Holland is taking Android-enabled phones a step further in utility. Their Layar augmented reality browser adds, well, another dimension to the phones. Augmented reality provides an overlay over currently viewed areas. It is like a GPS on steroids. Not only does it know it’s location, but also where the local restaurants, ATM’s, jobs, and soon, available real estate, are. It provides a radar-like screen that shows the location of things around you and updates as you move the phone around. Part of the graphical interface helps you see which places are closest. By clicking on an item you can get photos, reviews, and generally more information about the item.
I have to admit, I don’t have an iPhone, and am not particularly aching for one. I’m one of those holdouts who still uses my cell phone primarily for phone calls. While I find GPS and internet intriguing, I haven’t had much use for this yet. But the new browser by SPRXmobile does interest me. It isn’t just about “fun” information, but seems to be on track to provide truly useful information whenever you need it.
Now, if we could just convince the makers of these phones that those of us over 50 can’t read all that small print, and that we are a viable market…
Here is a video I found on engadget that is a good live introduction and showcase of this browser’s abilities:
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