Update: HearPlanet: Audio Guide to the World (Travel)
HearPlanet: Audio Guide to the World 2.2.2
Category: Travel
Price: $4.99, Version: 2.1.2 -> 2.2.2 (iTunes)
Description:
Bring the World to Your Ears
As seen in Apple’s iPhone ads and featured by the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, National Geographic, United Airlines, CNET, CNN, Fox Business News, Westways, Salon.com, and many more.
(*requires network or cellular data connection)
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Version 2.1 (in review now) Fixes issues under iOS4, plus significant improvements in performance.
New version uses Google Maps including satellite, hybrid and standard views. Shows current location too.
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Use our Filter to filter in (or out) Bars and Restaurants, Culture and Entertainment, Landmarks, Recreation, and much more.
Here’s what Apple’s Ads say about HearPlanet:
“Imagine a guidebook that speaks to you. With iPhone as your audio guide you’ll get the scoop on landmarks, historic sites and more – in countless cities worldwide – without taking your eyes off the sights.”
Turn your iPhone into an Audio Guide to the World. Everything on the planet is an exhibit that you can hear about no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
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In the News:
National Geographic Adventure Magazine: “Looking for the coolest attractions nearby? HearPlanet will find them… Like having a tour guide in your pocket…”
United Airlines’ Hemispheres Magazine: “The best kind of travel guide — one that requires no reading.” “an exhaustive audio guidebook…”
Salon.com: “If you like to go sightseeing when you travel, then you’ll love HearPlanet.”
Users Reviews:
“This is a great app! …found interesting facts about places nearby. Excellent stuff.” D.T. – UK
“Very very impressive app indeed! Will be using this extensively!” Brunott – South Africa
“I learnt more about the place I’ve lived for 20 years than I ever knew.” M.S. – UK
“I use this all the time while traveling now. Great way to learn about a location.” Sivmica – US
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HearPlanet launches in featured mode, highlighting our best new content for locations around the world. To find what’s nearest you, or search for anything in the world, tap the locate or search buttons.
HearPlanet (Full Version) offers:
- Category filter (Search & Locate modes)
- Featured content
- Integrated maps
- Global coverage with 300,000 locations.
- New content added all the time.
- Geolocation to find what’s nearby.
- Search for locations all around the world.
- Distance in Miles or Kilometers.*
- Auto-Play mode.*
(*located in iPhone application settings)
You’ll be amazed how easy it is to access all the landmarks, historic sites, cultural spots, nature areas, famous buildings, sports venues, recreation areas and more, in a way that really speaks to you. It’s like having a professional tour guide always by your side!
Use HearPlanet to learn all about the places you go, as well as what’s around you every day. It’s a great way to learn about your surroundings and you’ll be amazed at what you find.
With our interactive maps you can see exactly where everything is. Our advanced mapping engine allows you to navigate maps without leaving the application. Double-tap to zoom and press different icons, or hit the up/down arrows, to move between places.
We appreciate your feedback and we’re working hard to deliver the features you request. Send feedback directly to appfeedback@hearplanet.com. We’d love to hear what you think and what you’d like to see next.
What’s New
Enhanced maps functionality, including standard, satellite, and hybrid maps.
Increased application performance and stability for users running versions 3 and 4 of iOS.
HearPlanet: Audio Guide to the World
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