London Buses augmented reality app – video and picture gallery
Just released today is what looks like another kick-ass augmented reality app, this time with the focus on London transport.
It's called London Buses, but this undersells its full functionailty – as well as furnishing you with the latest tfl bus maps for central London and helping you plan a comprehensive route on our big, red friends, you can also buy London Tube info as an additional plug-in, meaning you can plan your route to perfection.
And if you happen to have an iPhone 3GS, there's even some augmented reality fun to be had, as you can be gently guided to the nearest cinema, hotel, tourist attraction, WiFi zone or place to eat.
OK, the choice of eateries is limited to big-standard feed from the likes of KFC, McDonald's and TGI Friday's at the moment, but if you're a tourist in need of some sightseeing fuel, you can just follow the red arrows to the nearest Pizza Hut.
We can't wait to use this in the wilds of Central London, but in the emantime, here's a taster of what's on offer...
Comments
gavjs
2 years ago
Do not buy this app:
- claims to have comprehensive bus route info - does not even cover some major central London bus routes, and forget about buses outside zone 1
- all POI databases cost an extra £0.59 - that's £0.59 for a Food&Drink db, £0.59 for a Leisure db, £0.59 for attractions db, and £0.59 for accommodation db
- naturally to access the tube info you'll pay another £0.59
Very disappointing - I'd recommend the other London Bus app (with picture of bus in icon) in the app store, and Yelp if you want to experiment with Augmented Reality.
Linsey Fryatt
2 years ago
Hiya – that's good to know actually. We'll be doing a test of quite a few of these very soon, so all input is gratefully received