Whats this to the left? Its a QR-Code, a 2d barcode that holds text information like vCards, poems, or even links to the Beta release of Brightkite’s Android app. Since the launch of Android and the G1 last year, BKiter’s like myself have been wondering where the Android app was.

Well, out of no where yesterday, Brighkite uploaded this code to their feed with a simple hint: “try it on your Android phone using the barcode Scanner app.” If you have a G1, or a Magic, or whatever, use Barcode Scanner (download it from the market for free if you don’t have it already) and grab the direct link to the APK. You may need to have the setting checked on your phone to allow installs from unknown sources…

This is a beta, but it seems pretty full featured and awesome already. Its fast and accurate, and looks almost exactly like the mobile application (i.brightkite.com). Expect the official app to drop into the market either this month or next… I don’t see what else they have to test. Thanks Brightkite!

P.S – Brightkite is like twitter for your locations. You can check into a place, upload photos, make comments and see people in your area.