Nokia's City Lens augmenteded reality app in action.
(Credit: Jessica Dolcourt/CNET)
Nokia is touting its City Lens augmented reality app through a brief and teasing video clip.
As seen on YouTube, the clip features a woman walking down a city sidewalk as an ad for a nearby shoe store pops up, complete with ratings and recommendations from her socially-networked friends. With its emphasis on a local business, the clip seems to be a clear reference to City Lens.
Dubbed an augmented reality app, City Lens displays nearby stores and other businesses when you point your phone in a certain direction. The phone's camera displays the view around you with an overlay of businesses in your immediate area. Tapping on a particular business drills down to reveal further details.
Users can switch the view offered by City Lens from augmented reality to a map to a standard list. The app provides directions and an estimate on how long a walk you face to reach the business. Further, you can call the business, read reviews, and share details with your contacts via-email or instant messaging.
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