# Layar: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Layar is a historical example of augmented reality applications that overlaid digital information on what was viewed through a mobile device.
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# Layar

Layar is a historical example of augmented reality applications that overlaid digital information on what was viewed through a mobile device. It helps illustrate a period of experimentation with experiences connected to the physical environment

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

This entry is retained for historical purposes, without suggesting current availability or recommending purchase. The idea of linking an image or place to digital content continues in various [augmented reality](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/augmented-reality.html) experiences, whose usefulness depends on context and ease of access.

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## Related concepts

- [Augmented reality](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/augmented-reality.html)
- [Visual search](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/ux/visual-search.html)
- [Location-based services (LBS)](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/location-based-services.html)