We just uploaded an updated version of our browser. Next to some little bug fixes (thanks everyone for your feedback) we added some cool new sharing features.


IMPORTANT MESSAGE: We also removed the “forward lock” making it possible for people with a developer phone to download Layar as well. As a consequence it is impossible to update your current Layar application. So please remove it before you upgrade. We are sorry for this but the “forward lock” was making our life very complicated. Better to do this move now than later. Please share the message by retweeting. Thanks!

New feature 1: Share a layer:

You can now send a layer to your friends. Every layer has a unique URL. If you have this version of Layar installed and you see a Layar Link in for example Twitter you can just click it and it will open that specific layer in the Layar Reality Browser. Isn’t that cool?

(These are the menu options)

(Share a layer how you prefer it)

New feature 2: Share Layar screenshots:

Whenever you are in a situation that you see something in Layar that you really need to share, just click screenshot under the menu button. It makes a screenhot and enables you to share it via the mechanism of choice (Email, Picasa, Pixelpipe).

(Check if your screenshot is cool enough to share. This one is clearly not! hehe)

(Share it with the world)

Big thanks to the guys from And.roid.es!

They made a great demonstration video of the application. It’s probably the best demo video showing all functionalities of Layar.

No idea what they are saying bytheway.. ;-) I hope they liked the application.

All the developers are invited to talk to the Layar team next week, to discuss  building layers. If you are not a developer yet, go to www.layar.com/api to read the documentation and request a key.

For who
All Layar developers who are (starting to) build layers, There’s a limit of 15 people on the call, so it’s first come first served.

Topics
Q&A with regard to building layers; General update

Why
Help you build your layers via an informal live discussion

When
Confcall 1. Tuesday, September 01 at 02:00 PM CEST
Confcall 2. Thursday, September 03 at 07:00 PM CEST.
Choose day/timing most convenient for you (for time differences look at http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/)

How
Confcall 1
1.  Please join my meeting, Tuesday, September 01 at 02:00 PM CEST.
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/479371658

2.  Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.

Australia: +61 2 8014 4936
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Access Code: 479-371-658
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Meeting ID: 479-371-658

Confcall 2
1.  Please join my meeting, Thursday, September 03 at 07:00 PM CEST.
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/139279058

2.  Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.

Australia: +61 7 3123 6030
Austria: +43  7 20881407
Belgium: +32 28 08 4297
Canada: +1 778 785 0724
Denmark: +45 69 91 88 70
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Sweden: +46 313 613 559
Switzerland: +41 225 3314 55
United Kingdom: +44 203 318 4725
United States: 626-521-0010
Access Code: 139-279-058
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

Meeting ID: 139-279-058

Speak to you soon!

Now that’s a funky title, isn’t it! It’s a proposed panel by Steve Brown for the SXSW conference in 2010. Layar is invited to be part of this. In order for it to happen we need your vote: Please go here, register and vote for the panel.

Panelists
Jeff Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Smule (Ocarina & Sonic Lighter)
Maarten Lens-Fitzgerald, Co-Founder of Layar, (Augmented reality)
Nova Spivack, Founder and CEO of Twine (Leading semantic web company)
Steve Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of 3banana (Smartphone application innovator)

Description
We all have two brains: one in our head and one in our pocket. At least one is getting smarter every day. How can we augment the squishy one? Learn how context-aware mobile devices connecting to semantic web services can give you ESP and untold powers.

Questions Answered

1. What are semantic web technologies?
2. What is augmented reality?
3. How can I augment my brain with technology?
4. How does context awareness change every application?
5. What is the bridge between human brains and silicon brains?
6. How will new media and semantic technology make me smarter?
7. What is brain plasticity?
8. How might semantic mobile technology change my brain?
9. What are the best use cases to illustrate the power and potential to augment our brains?
10. What happens when we connect a billion brains using mobile and semantic technology?

Are you interested in exchanging your Layar experiences with other users? Or want to share your ideas for new layers? Then follow @layarmobile on Twitter!

Layar founders Raimo van der Klein, Claire Boonstra and Maarten Lens-Fitzgerald also post their thoughts on Twitter. You can follow them at: @rhymo, @claireboo and @dutchcowboy.

racchio	Is trying #Layar on his #android phone and is amazed!
RobIsIt	I think this is the killer application for mobile, local information
AndrewBonner	Augmented reality looks awesome!
comgoran	I just saw a youtube clip about Layar. Wow. The future is here! Im so going to get a Hero all thanks to you!
jvandisseldorp	Just tested out Layar on Android and saw my own house in augmented reality through Funda feed. Very cool!
HendrikCBos	Yesterday I saw it in real and it worked beautifully, layar is still King Marketing & AR
MBerman1	I played with the layar phone at the office. It really is incredible.
marcfonteijn	Buffy the Vampire #layar … ;)
netherlandy	Playing with layar on Android. Augmented reality is fun! Halifax needs more layers.
tomklaver	#layar is the first pants tighteningly cool thing for the iPhone 3gs. The term killer app doesn’t quite express how excited I am
herbertherbert	This tech’s just awesome.
infophage	Just tested #Layar Reality Browser for Android http://layar.com/ Just amazing, it’s one of those Science Fiction moments :-)
sarisignorelli	I’m so excited about #Layar ! Imagine the possibilities.
leoverdonck	Been to #layar 2.0 ….Impressed….
csoren	#Layar for Android is seriously impressive!
paulusveltman	Thx for yet another awesome event. Loved Bruce and was impressed by all #layar announcements.
jspinney	very very very cool AR stuff coming out of #Layar unveiling in Amsterdam
andrevanhoepen	Ziet er strak uit dat Layar:)
tuzonghua	Android Layar reality browser is back out on the Market. Sweet!
danischouten	we got a winner.
doxaras	Hilarious. Samsung provides with Galaxy a custom layer for Durex points of sale in Amsterdam.
marcfonteijn	I will bet you a big yellow smily that a pacman #layar will be just THE killer #layar
benjami	Impressed with Layar
nasnl	105 layars (soon) is impressive in just 2 months
micheloptlandt	Next version of #Layar looks nice. Process for adding and publishing a new layer looks pretty straightforward.
delchoness	I was quoted at #layar next. holy cow! ;-)
thedoc	Trying out Layar for Android. Awesome stuff.
maartenkes	Layar heeft “quite a buzz” veroorzaakt, rode hoed barst zowat uit z’n voegen
dymetzer	The Layar App for Droid is pretty impressive
nymphobraniac	An Augmented Reality browser for Android and iPhone 3GS? This is a game changer
damonoehlman	Layar is the first app to really make me want an android based phone.
mayito97	did you try layar at the strip its insane especially twitmondo
jogonzal	Just discovered Layar. Its creepy but cool.
alwaystyred	Chilling in the yard, checking out Android apps! Get involved with Layar, looks ace!
thelazzyone	Layar for android is amazing! I love that it is some many different augmented reality apps in one.
jeffberezny	is perplexed by layar reality browser. 2.0 check it out!
thethomaspeters	Layar shows the Augmented Reality - This is getting fun! WoW - how fast we are advancing
tompolk	Layar looks to have all ingredients to be THE mobile marketing delivery platform.
uniquelyeric	about time android getting some better apps… http://layar.eu/ is hot as HELL!!!
negativek	Mmm, Twitter plus Layar really is sexy.
thesreichert	Layar looks pretty damn cool…
wonvankalsbeek	GEWELDIG: http://layar.com/ augmented reality for Android
ivansmith	this thing looks pretty cool
ibsmohammed	Wow…layar is a very impressive app
michaeljbyers	Downloaded Layar for my phone last night. It looked great, I think Augmented Reality (AR) is going to be BIG!!
kiteaton	Just concluded speaking with Maarten Lens-Fitzgerald of Layar—a very cool guy, with a very cool app.
baslangenberg	Layar is de shit!
theokroese	Layar, the next generation of interaction, pretty cool
r3vmixman	This new app on my phone is awesome. Its called “Layar” and it let’s me find people near me using twitter, reviews, shops, etc. Fun stuff.
orchardonline	Layar Reality Browser - it’s augmented reality taken to the next level…
digisal	wow Layar for the G1 is pretty awesome. Brightkite has a featured layer. so cool.
zlp	Layar augmented reality browser for your phone… UNREAL…
gartenberg	Thanks to @Rhymo I’m now augmenting my reality with Layar. One of the coolest mobile apps. EVER.
asgodfrey	Layar’s gone global. Sooooo happy. Apple still doesn’t support video API’s for iPhone. Soooooo angry.
appholic	Layar is great! Makes places a lot more interesting! Gonna stroll in NYC to play w/ it some more! Gotta bring my charger tho’!
simonds	Going to walk around downtown and play with Layar, new augmented reality browser. Only on Android for now (suck it iPhone).
snafilter	Can’t wait to try out Layar and the Trulia Layer next time we go house shopping! Goosebumps I tell you, goosebumps! Augemented Reality