MegaReader: an iPhone e-book reader with a live head-up display

by Samuel Gibbs on January 19, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Have you ever walked into a lamppost, or tripped over a small wall, because you've been so engrossed in a book you simply can't put it down? Well it's time to stop hurting yourself -- introducing MegaReader 2.1 and its new 'heads up display.' Using any Apple device equipped with a camera and running iOS4, MegaReader now gives you the option of displaying the text of your favorite book as an overlay on top of a live view from your iDevice's camera.

OK, this isn't the first time we've seen a live view from an iPhone's camera used to steer people around obstacles while glued to their phone, but it is the first e-book reader to implement it. It'll also let you import any DRM-free e-books you might have over Wi-Fi from Calibre, provides you with 26 free books out of the box, and is optimized for the iPhone 4's Retina Display.
So if you're looking for a new e-book reader for your iPhone, and want to walk and read as you go, then give MegaReader a shot at $1.99. But before you go, make sure you check out the hilarious promo video we've included after the break.
MegaReader [iTunes] - $1.99
Tags: apps, cellphones, e-books, head-up display, Head-upDisplay, HUD, iOS, iPhone, MegaReader, read and walk, ReadAndWalk, utilities