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Old 28-08-2009, 00:31   #978
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Re: The iPhone thread
"Yelp" for the iPhone uses the GPS to give info on nearby bars, restaurants, etc., along with reviews & stuff.

The latest version also has a hidden augmented reality (AR) feature, for the 3GS only...

"Yelp for iPhone's hidden augmented reality feature"

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Originally Posted by TUAW
Earlier today I was reading about Metro Paris Subway [iTunes link], the first augmented reality (AR) app to hit the App Store and lamenting the fact that there wasn't an AR app for me to play with. Then we noticed this tip from Robert Scoble: It seems that Yelp for the iPhone has a hidden augmented reality feature. I downloaded the app and tried it out. I'm glad to say it works, but only on iPhone 3GS. Here's how to activate it (again, note that a 3GS iPhone is required):

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Also: http://friendfeed.com/scobleizer/e6e...re-cool-easter


I've just installed it, & activated the AR "Monocle". Not tried it yet though.
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