Last year’s Pokémon Go craze may have cooled off, but augmented reality apps aren’t going anywhere. These apps build upon the world around us by displaying information overlays and digital content tied to physical objects and locations. There’s already one Project Tango phone — Lenovo’s Phab 2 Pro — that makes extensive use of AR, and another — the Asus ZenFone AR — is on its way this summer, while Apple will reportedly make AR a focus in its next iPhone.
But don’t wait until then: plenty of apps available now let you bring a static print ad to life, watch a movie trailer by pointing your smartphone camera at a poster, or discover nearby establishments and landmarks with your mobile device.
