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Just Point and Yelp

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Just Point and Yelp

Yelp
Seller: Yelp, Inc.
Released: Sept. 15, 2008
Price: Free
Requirements: iPhone OS 3.1 or later; iPhone 3GS for augmented reality

The new Monocle augmented-reality feature uses the iPhone’s location, compass, and camera to relay information compiled by online review site Yelp.com. The feature is activated by pointing a camera at a particular building.