App Reviews
Lonely Planet Live
Mobnotes Publisher: Mobnotes Collection: Social Networks
Are you the kind of person that maxes out your mobile’s contacts list space quicker than the way your average very red, very Italian supercar accelerates? Then you’re probably the kind of person that is likely to have friends in all sorts of places.
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Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Collection: City guides & Maps
And if that’s you, Mobnotes (short for ‘mobile notes’, see) will come in handy because it helps you connect with your chums by telling them where you are and what you’re up to. You just post your details on the map so they can see you (and you can see them, of course). You can even do it via photos or video.
The Lonely Planet guide books have gained a reputation for practical, current, no-nonsense travel advice – qualities you’d expect to find in an app bearing the company’s name. Thankfully, Lonely Planet Live delivers. It works by picking up your GPS position and automatically directing to the most appropriate section of the Lonely Planet Mobile site. From there you get access to what to go and see, places to eat, shop, sleep or play, and even check the weather. All the elements needed to ensure a successful outing in an unfamiliar city. (Of course, you can also use it to find great new places in your home town.)
But it’s not just friends. You can also locate nearby places – think restaurants, shopping, travelling, fun, nightlife, art and culture – and instantly share those locations with your contacts. Mobnotes is easy to use and is likely to become a favourite for all your social connections needs.
The app is fast and easy to use, with good summaries and a selection of suggestions certainly worthy of the Lonely Planet name.
Verdict: Found a cool place? Want to see if anyone you know is around? Want them to meet up with you? Mobnotes makes this all possible and easy
Verdict: As straightforward, detailed and useful a city and country guide as you’d expect from one of the leaders in the travel guide market
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