ARKit
Marks and objects placed in the world around you.
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L.06Places · iPhone
Layer
Leave marks in places — AR memories shared with friends nearby.
Layer lets you leave marks and objects in the world around you. Share places with friends, chat nearby, and keep a living map of what you've found.
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iOS · Places
How to get started
Three steps.
Three steps.
Then you're in.
- 01
Drop a mark nearby
Leave an AR mark or object at a place that means something to you.
- 02
Invite friends
Share places, chat when you're nearby, and keep a living map of discoveries.
- 03
Explore the map
Browse rooms and community posts tied to real locations you've found.
Features
Everything that matters.
Everything that matters.
Nothing that doesn’t.
- Place-based marks and AR objects
- Friends, shared places, and nearby chat
- Map home of rooms and discoveries
- Community posts tied to real locations
Partnerships
Built with the platforms you already use.
Maps
A living map of rooms, places, and discoveries.
Friends nearby
Shared places and chat when you're close.
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