Google’s “Live View” the First Useful Augmented Reality Application

Sandy Ressler
Nov 6 · 3 min read

So there I was minding my own business walking around the City of Brotherly Love (Philadelphia) on a weekend visit and my keen sense of misdirection kicked in. I whipped out my iPhone, started Google Maps for some walking directions and I see this odd new button on the bottom labeled “Live View”.

Note the new Live View button available for walking navigation

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