Marriott International is finally going for the increasing number of smartphone users with a launch of mobile apps for three major platforms – iOS, Android and BlackBerry. Developed in partnership with ATT, the new application allows users to quickly find nearby hotels, book a room, check their upcoming reservation(s) and get details about their hotel all with the photos. What’s more, those with a Marriott Rewards account can access the benefits from their smartphone, while others (presuming they’re interested) can enroll right from within the application. Additionally, there are city guides with helpful tips, maps and the ability to call a Marriott hotel. Read More
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[Update: Soon after this article was published, Gameloft has disclosed what we can expect in Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation. The game's single player campaign will include 13 missions and its multiplayer will allow for up to 12 players to fight on 6 maps in 6 different multiplayer modes. Modern Combat 3 will also incorporate a ranking system with over 90 experience ranks and Gameloft gloats the game will have "next-gen high quality visuals that will compete with the RAGE and UNREAL engines." Seeing as how RAGE and Infinity Blade are two games that have captured iOS gamers' hearts with their amazing graphics, this is certainly a claim I'm curious to see for myself.]
It was nearly one year ago when Gameloft allowed us to get some hands-on time with Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus and we were very impressed with not only how the game played, but how it looked on the iPhone 4‘s Retina Display. Once again, Gameloft is dipping back into its Modern Combat franchise to deliver Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation this Fall. Read More
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There is always an application that you simply can not do without if you are an iPhone or an iPod touch user, and for this time of the year that has to be the new Microsoft “Bing” Application. For those who are unfamiliar with Bing, it works like this, Microsoft have included a voice search which makes everything easier for many so the next time you are in a unknown place you turn it on and you shall be guided by an easily accessible map wherever you may be.
The Bing application is very simple to use and people are already saying its better than its competition. The voice search is the biggest part and always a winner with users, not to mention the maps part of the application. To work the voice you simple hold the iPhone or iPod as close to you as possible, you will hear a chime which is your signal to speak and its as simple as that.
Basically this will bring you where you want to go with the handy assistance of voice and maps, this is really a winner of an application for those who move around a lot. Its not all about commands however, you also have your very fun extra’s including photo of the day and some trivia so overall if you have places to be and some time to kill then you have to pick up the Bing application from Microsoft today, best of all its free and available now!
Its quite intriguing how Apple’s Iphone has dozens of new applications every week.To those people are fond of traveling, the new Iphone application might work for you.
TomTom has officially released update version 1.2 for its iPhone app, adding support for both the iPod touch and the first-gen iPhone when used in conjunction with its car kit.
Version 1.2 was submitted on Nov. 12 and was released Wednesday. The new version contains updates to maps and IQ Routes. Added features include advanced lane guidance, text-to-speech, integrated iPod player support, and support for the iPod Touch and first-generation iPhone.
The TomTom app was released in August and is available from the App Store for $99.99 USD.
In order to successfully use the app on the newly supported Touch and 1st-gen iPhones, TomTom’s car kit is required. This is due to the fact that both devices lack an integrated GPS receiver.
TomTom’s car kit is a cradle which contains a GPS module, integrated speaker, charger, and line out. It is not required when the TomTom app is paired with the iPhone 3G and 3GS.
Its exquisite to know that people are so equipped with the most high tech gadgets that are handy everyday.
When you travel either for leisure or business its not to have a plan, in some ways its like having a local there with you to show you the best places to go and arrange everything for you. Know that local comes to you in the form of your iPhone thanks to the brand new and best of all free application instant itineraries.
The official instant itinerary website and the iPhone application have paired together to bring you a way to enable users to quickly select an existing travel itinerary and customize it to what you need, if you do not have a previous one however you can simply create a brand new one right from the start. This means that you can take your own itinerary with you while you travel and have quick access to all the details you need to know including maps showing you how to get from one destination to the next.
You can fly to your destination in ease knowing that whenever you need any information or direction it will be right there in your iPhone. You can customize it the way you want to make your journey easier , if you are going through files and you happen to come across an itinerary of your particular destination which you like then you can just download it and go from there, no matter how remote or obscure your destination is there are no charges to download. Make sure you have this new application for the next time you go away!
